FORMER Deputy Inspector General of Police Charity Masambo Katanga through her lawyers has asked the State to withdraw the charge if they are not ready to prosecute the matter.This was after the state applied for an adjournment stating that the witness who was supposed to testify was unwell, the arresting officer was also unwell and the Chinese interpreter who was supposed to interpret was not before the court.“Your honor, we apologize for this inconvenience, we ask that this matter be adjourned to tomorrow,’’ said Mr Mukuma Chipawa, state advocate.However, the defence objected to the application stating that the state should be serious and make necessary applications if they are not ready to prosecute the matter.“Procedurally, witnesses are called when the matter is scheduled for trial. And this case was scheduled on November 11, 2022. However, the state conveniently decided not to call witnesses (issue summons on time) since the adjournment of the case the state […]
Katanga asks court to withdraw charges if not ready to prosecute
