Ndola — Two Zambia Wildlife Authority (ZAWA) officers in Petauke have been admitted to Petauke Hospital after they were allegedly beaten up while two Nyalowa villagers in Chief Nyamphande's area have been arrested by police officers to help with investigations in the matter.
The ZAWA officers were conducting a routine check in the village and started confiscating game meat that was found within the village. Eastern Province police chief, Emlyn Mushondwa, said in Chipata that the incident happened yesterday morning. Mr Mushondwa condemned the beating of ZAWA officers by villagers and said the police did not condone such behaviour.
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