Families of accident victims accuse police of looting

Some family members of the Post Bus accident victims have accused the police of ransacking bodies and looting money and luggage.

But police spokesperson Elizabeth Kanjela has denied the allegations and instead blamed it on unknown people.

Some of the money lost by survivors and those that died includes, a K23 million (KR 23, 000), K10 million (KR 10, 000) and K3 million (KR 3, 000).

But Kanjela said passenger who lost luggage and money should report to Central Province police saying the looting was done by unknown people.

Meanwhile, accidents victims have been buried at a mass burial in Ndola.

Speaking at the burial, President Michael Sata has urged RATSA and other law enforcement agencies to ensure that motorists follow road regulations.

President Sata regretted the continued death of people on the road and that something should be done about it.

He took time to reflect on the road accidents and how the problem can be solved.

He has since indicated the intention to construction a duo carriage way from Lusaka to Kabwe as one of the solutions to the road accidents.

“We urgently need the Road Transport and Safety Agency and other law enforcement agencies to work closely with motorists and other road users to ensure that road traffic rules are followed to avoid these accidents,” said President Sata.

Tuesday 12 February 2013

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