The Zambia Police Service (ZP) has warned officers against overcharging members of the public cornered for contravention offenses beyond the stipulated K54. Speaking in an interview with the Zambian Business Times, police spokesperson Godfrey Chilabi urged the members of the public to request receipts after the admission-of-guilty fine is paid. “Members of the public should request official receipts for any fines paid. If an officer demands more money, that should be reported immediately to supervisors or the officer in charge,” he said. This was in response to growing public concerns over the enforcement of contravention offenses, commonly known as “Shishita,”...
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