By NATION REPORTER STUDENTS from Lusaka Business and Technical College yesterday ran amok at the Kabwata ZESCO Sub Center in protest against the prolonged power outage at their institution. The college is situated along Burma Road and Zesco is less than a kilometer from the learning institution while Kabwata Police Station is a few metres from the power utility company. Rae Hamoonga, the Police Public Relations Officer said in a statement that students gathered at Zesco and demanded to be addressed by the centre manager. “Despite efforts by the officers to engage with the students and encourage them to disperse, the crowd escalated their actions by blocking Burma Road and throwing stones,” Mr Hamoonga said. The police spokesperson said in response, the officers were compelled to disperse the students forcefully to restore public order. Mr Hamoonga said as a result, 25 people were arrested for riotous behavior and subsequently detained in lawful custody. “We are […]
Lusaka Business Technical College riot over load shedding
