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Dr Musonda is not a free man, says Kapeso

Dr Musonda is not a free man, says Kapeso
By Florence Bupe
Fri 11 June 2010, 08:00 CAT

Patriotic Front president Micheal Sata on Saturday evening visited the PF cadre who was shot in the head by Health deputy minister Dr. Solomon Musonda, the cadre is admitted at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH)

HEALTH deputy minister Dr Solomon Musonda is not a free man because his conscience does not allow him, Police spokesperson Bonny Kapeso has said.

Responding to a question on why Dr Musonda has not been arrested and was still free after shooting a Patriotic Front (PF) cadre in Serenje last week, Kapeso said Dr Musonda was not a free man because his conscience was not clear.

“You can’t really say Dr Musonda is a free man. He is not a free man because his conscience is not free,” he said.

Kapeso said police investigations into the shooting had reached an advanced stage and action would be taken as soon as procedural requirements were concluded.

Dr Musonda last week shot Jackson Musaka, 25, on the left side of the forehead with a pistol, which has since been seized by police.

Concerns have been raised on why police have not yet arrested Dr Musonda over the shooting, but Kapeso said attempted murder was a serious case which required thorough investigations to be carried out before convicting the offender.

“People should just give us adequate time to carry out investigations after which we will submit the docket to the DPP Director of Public Prosecutions and take appropriate action,” said Kapeso.

Labels: BONNIE KAPESO, MMD, SOLOMON MUSONDA

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