Cage Kitwe gangsters, police ordered

By ALEX NJOVU

 

MINISTER of Home Affairs Mkhondo Lungu has called for the immediate arrest of members of a gang calling themselves Jerabos who have allegedly unleashed a wave of terror on Kitwe residents.
And Copperbelt police commanding officer Martin Malama has said the police have declared ‘war’ on the Jerabos who will face the wrath of the law.
Mr Lungu said in an interview from Lundazi yesterday that the activities of the Jerabos must be stopped immediately.
“The Jerabos or whatever they call themselves must be arrested. We have a very efficient Copperbelt police commanding officer in the name of Dr Martin Malama, who is doing a good job. The activities of these men who disturbed a kitchen party in Kitwe must be stopped with immediate effect,” he said.
Mr Lungu condemned the gang for its bad behaviour, saying all law breakers must be arrested. He called on youths to desist from engaging in vices that can ruin their lives.
“Any person who engages in violence must be arrested. Violence is not good. This is why we are saying the Jerabos must be arrested and dealt with,” Mr Lungu said.
And Dr Malama said in an interview in Kitwe yesterday that the police command has declared war on the gang, which has been attacking the residents of Kitwe.
He assured the people of Kitwe that police will pounce on the Jerabos and bring them to book soon.

“As police officers, we feel strongly that the Jerabos should go to prison. They must be rest assured that we will arrest them. In fact, I am going to Kitwe now to ensure that they are rounded up,” he said.
Dr Malama said police will ensure members of the gang are arrested because they have proved to be a danger to society.
“Personally, as Copperbelt police chief, I have vowed to ensure that these men are removed from society. I will personally spearhead the investigations. The Jerabos must go to prison for a long time so that they can reflect on their activities, and hopefully, when they come out, they will reform and be better citizens who will contribute positively to the development of our country,” Dr Malama said.
Police on April 10 arrested a man suspected to be part of a gang that allegedly beat up people during a kitchen party at Kitwe Basic School. One of the suspects was reportedly jilted by the bride-to-be.