Two small-scale miners arrested for breach of peace in Kitwe

Police in Copperbelt Province have arrested and charged two small-scale miners, commonly known as “Jerabos,” with Conduct Likely to Cause a Breach of Peace following a disturbance at Black Mountain in Kitwe.

The incident was reported at Kasanda Police Station on May 13, 2025, around 08:00 hours, involving Don Mwenda and other individuals.

Police Spokesperson, Rae Hamoonga, confirmed the arrests in a statement issued in Lusaka on Thursday.

Preliminary investigations revealed that Mwenda allegedly assaulted 34-year-old Garrison Maziba of Nkuruma Extension during the disturbance, which took place between 08:00 and 09:00 hours.

“A team of police officers was immediately dispatched to the scene to restore order,” Hamoonga said.

Mwenda and Simbeyi were arrested and charged with Conduct Likely to Cause a Breach of Peace, while Mwenda faced an additional charge of Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm.

Both suspects were detained, and a medical report was issued for the victim.

The duo later paid admission of guilt fines for the breach of peace charges.

Mwenda was released on police bond for the assault charge and is expected to appear in court soon.

Hamoonga reiterated Zambia Police Service’s commitment to maintaining law and order and warned that acts of violence or public disorder would not be tolerated.

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