HUMAN RIGHTS EXPERT CALLS FOR ENHANCED SECURITY AT COURTS FOLLOWING ATTACK ON DAVIES MWILA

Human Rights Champion and Democracy Specialist Ngande Mwanajiti has called for enhanced security at the courts following the reported attack on former Cabinet Minister and opposition figure Davies Mwila at the Supreme Court grounds.

Mr. Mwanajiti has condemned the incident, describing it as an attack on the safety and sanctity of the courts.

He says the police must identify and arrest those responsible, while Chief Justice Mumba Malila should ensure that security measures at court premises are strengthened to prevent similar incidents.

Mr. Mwanajiti says the incident raises concerns about the safety of individuals within court premises, particularly at a time when Zambia has been elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council.

He has also called for tighter access controls at court premises to safeguard the security of court users and uphold the rule of law.