CHALIMBANA University students in Chongwe district last night took to the streets to riot over load shedding.
Police deputy spokesperson Danny Mwale said the riot started around 21:00 hours.
“Police investigations revealed that the students started behaving unruly around 21:00 hours when there was no electricity supply at the University.
Further investigations indicate that the students rioted because of load-shedding which affected the university and surrounding areas,” he said.
Mr Mwale said one Police officer sustained a serious wound on his right hand while a motor vehicle, which was being driven by a 26-year-old man of Chongwe District, had its rear windscreen shattered.
He said chief inspector Patrick Choongo, 49, was rushed to Chongwe District Hospital for medical attention and later referred to Levy Mwanawasa Teaching Hospital where he is currently admitted.
He said police officers who rushed to the scene found the road blocked with burning tyres and big stones.
Mr Mwale explained that upon seeing Police officers, students scampered ,but continued throwing stones.
“Calm was restored around 23:00 hours. No arrest was effected as investigations to find the culprits are still ongoing,” he said.
