Zambian Men Taking a Stand!
ZNMN CONDEMNS ABUSE OF FEMALE POLICE RECRUITS AT LILAYI POLICE COLLEGE
The Zambia National Men’s Network (ZNMN) is disturbed over alleged sexual abuse of female police recruits by a named retired senior police officer at Lilayi Police College. The behaviour demonstrated by the retired police officer is very shameful. Police officers whether retired or are still serving should exhibit a high level of conduct as they are the custodian of the law.
The abuse of the female recruits should be thoroughly investigated and the culprit prosecuted to prevent future occurrence at the training institution so that young women with intentions of joining the police service are not discouraged. It is very sad that young female recruits who are striving to build a career in the police service were taken advantage of by retired senior officer who should have been a role model to inspire young people to join the police service. We condemn the behaviour of the senior police officer as it defeats the efforts of other good officers who have served the police with distinction.
The Inspector General of Police should ensure that no stone is left unturned to bring the culprit to account for his action. The misdemeanour of one morally rotten retired police officer who is believed to be HIV positive has the potential to bring the whole police into disrepute and therefore the Police Command should be proactive to have the retired officer arrested for abusing innocent female recruits.
Revelations by the retired police officer that he had sex with over 100 female recruits should not be ignored by society because he could be abusing other young women and girls in the community and therefore should be punished. Such a man should not be left to be on the loose because he is a danger society.
Nelson Banda
National Coordinator
ZAMBIAN NATIONAL MEN’S NETWORK
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