HH calls for disciplined,well trained security personnel

By Brian Mwale-President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA says his administration wants to develop a robust security system capable of protecting the country.

President HICHILEMA says this can only be done with well trained security personnel who are loyal and dedicated to duty.

The President further says the UPND administration supports the autonomy of security wings.

He says days of overbearing political influence which undermines police officers are over as the UPND administration will not allow and tolerate vulnerability of officers.

Gracing the pass out parade of 1-thousand 3-hundred and 41 Police officers at Lilayi Police Training College today, the President said he will not tolerate cadreism in the police service.

President HICHILEMA said by protocol, he was NOT supposed to grace the occasion but saw it fit because of his desire to see an honourable and effective Police Service committed to serving the country.

He urged the graduands to uphold high levels of professionalism by treating people fairly and respecting rights of citizens.

And the Head of State directed the Zambia Police Command to develop a new training curriculum to turn Lilayi College into an effective in-service police training centre and that training facilities are earmarked to be moved to Chibombo.

President HICHILEMA further directed Police not to detain suspects for over 48 hours without presenting them to the court and that they should offer bonds were necessary unlike was the case with him being detained at Lilayi Police for eight days without app
aring before court.

President HICHILEMA also warned officers against engaging in corrupt practices in all forms.

And Home Affairs Minister JACK MWIIMBU said the new dawn government will not tolerate a situation where people usurp the role of the police officers.

He said the police must take up their space of fairly and firmly enforcing the law without fear or favour.

Mr. MWIIMBU said officers should also respect fundamental rights of citizens as they carry out their duties.

The Minister further implored police in the country to adhere to President HICHILEMA’s call for professionalism in carrying out their duties.

He pledged the new dawn government’s determination to address challenges such as transport and poor infrastructure as implementation of the 2022 national budget commences.

Mr. MWIIIMBU said his Ministry will ask for authority to recruit more officers next year to reduce the police citizen ratio as a way of curbing crime.

Meanwhile, Inspector General of Police LEMMY KAJOBA called on new recruits to be firm in enforcing the law but fair on everyone while observing human rights.

Mr. KAJOBA also urged the officers to go out there and make a difference by bringing to book law breakers regardless of their social status.

And Lilayi College Commanding Officer, PAUL ACHUME said 1-thousand 3-hundred and 47 people had been recruited but one died during training while others were ejected for indiscipline.

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