HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION CONDEMNS ALLEGED TORTURE OF A SUSPECT TO DEATH AT MKUSHI POLICE STATION

The Human Rights Commission has condemned the alleged torture of a suspect to death at Mkushi Police Station in Central Province.

Commission Spokesperson Mweelwa Muleya says the reported torturing to death of Mr. Allan Sikalango, aged 37 years at Mkushi Police Station on 19th November 2023, is a grave crime and a violation of human rights, which calls for punishment of perpetrators and the compensation of the family of the deceased in order to end impunity.

Mr. Muleya says the commission will thoroughly investigate the reported violation to come up with impartial and credible findings that will contribute to a fair and just action and decision.

He explains that so far, preliminary investigations indicate that the deceased, who was a resident of Itala Compound in Mkushi, was picked up by the police together with three others and taken to Mkushi Police Station where he was reportedly subjected to severe beating during interrogations.

Mr. Muleya says the commission has been informed that the suspect could hardly walk on his own from the interrogation room when he was taken back into the police cell where he died.