By Staff Writer
Police have arrested five UNZA student and five other persons following the riots that occurred yesterday leading into the early hours of today.
This occurred between yesterday 20:00 hours and today September 19, 2023 at 00:10 hours
Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said the more than 500 students rioted over the cancellation of the 2023 University of Zambia Students Union elections due to financial challenges.
Mr Hamoonga said the students blocked Great East road with drums, stones, burnt tyres and started stoning motor vehicles.
He said during the riot, five shops were broken into and assorted groceries whose value is yet to be established were looted within the University.
“One female student identified as Twambo Chinyama 22, who is a first year student studying psychology sustained bruises on her right hand and general body pains,” he said.
Mr Hamoonga said quick action by Police prevented the situation from escalating.
The students then retreated back into Campus. Police officers have been deployed around the campus and are monitoring the situation and Investigations into the matter are still ongoing.
