NDOLA DOCTOR CHARGED AFTER VIRAL ASSAULT ON TRAFFIC OFFICER

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A medical practitioner in Ndola has been formally charged after a video showing him assaulting a traffic police officer circulated widely on social media.

Police spokesperson Godfrey Chilabi said Dr Emmanuel Njovu (32) faces three counts: assault on a police officer, disobeying a traffic sign, and dangerous driving. The officer sustained general body pains and reported the incident, leading to Dr Njovu’s arrest and prosecution through the National Prosecution Authority.

The incident, filmed last Wednesday, shows Dr Njovu punching and kicking a uniformed traffic officer.

Police have processed the matter for court appearance; formal charges have been filed.

Mr. Chilabi confirmed the police handled the arrest professionally while respecting the suspects’ rights.

In a separate matter, police in Lusaka arrested Richard Mulenga (40) and Stephen Kabuswe (38) on allegations of seditious practices linked to a Facebook article.

Police refuted social media claims that one suspect had died, stressing that such reports are false and that the suspects were treated in accordance with the law.

Incidents involving professionals and law enforcement can erode public trust and affect workplace reputations; employers and professional bodies may consider disciplinary reviews alongside criminal proceedings.

The case highlights the role of social media in accelerating public scrutiny and the need for measured institutional responses that balance accountability with due process.