. Kanganja

By MUSONDA MANGILASHI –
INSPECTOR  General (IG) of Police Kakoma Kanganja has commended Government for procuring and distributing 180 motorbikes to police officers to enhance road patrols.
Mr Kanganja said he was also happy that anti-riot equipment was being bought for the police service.
Speaking during the 10th anniversary and official handover of a 1 x  3 classroom block built for trainee police officers of the School of Public Order Maintenance (SPOM), Mr Kanganja said Government had done well to procure motorbikes for police officers.
“Government has procured and distributed 180 motorbikes for police officers.
“Our Government has rendered financial support to enable us retrain police officers in readiness for the forthcoming general elections,” he said in a speech read for him by Commissioner of Police, administration, Standwell Lungu.
Mr Kanganja directed all police officers to be professional, firm and fair in policing the general elections.
He also urged police officers to read and understand the Public Order Act, the Electoral Act, Electoral Code of Conduct, and police handbook on policing elections in Zambia.
“I am warning police officers countrywide that I will not take kindly to any unprofessional conduct in the execution of their duties.
“Any officer found wanting shall be dealt with promptly and accordingly,” he said.
He thanked the 38/39  intake of 2006 for their donations to build the classroom block.