By JOHN KOMBEVILLAGERS in Chongwe on Friday mobilised to hound out officers from the National Parks and Wildlife from the area for alleged corrupt activities.Chongwe District Commissioner Robster Mwanza who confirmed the development described the incident as unfortunate.Mr Mwanza disclosed that the villagers of Mulalika Village mobilised to attack and chase the officers who were camped in the Chalenga area of Chongwe. He said that the incident happened on Friday around 18:00 hours.The villagers have accused the officers and a member of the lands committee in the area of charging charcoal traders illegal fees.The officers were working in collusion with other operatives to intimidate and extort money from them. Traders who come to order charcoal from the charcoal burners in the area are charged up to K1, 500 per truckload of charcoal.Mr Mwanza condemned the act and promised to investigate the matter. He said that his office would not condone corrupt practices from government officers.He also […]
CHONGWE VILLAGERS RIOT
