Kawama Area residents in Kitwe face severe emotional distress caused by an increased number of violent Gangs attacking member of the communities. Since late October 2023, residents have reported numerous Incidents of gang activity, actives being committed by gangs such as Abána Bámbwá, Abána Bansébá, Hársh Níggás, Savâge Kingdom and others. These gangs now patrol the Kawama area carrying pangas, stones, knives, and many kinds of deadly weapons.
Kawama community members have stated that these gangs now have no Fear of the Police. “The gangs attack everyone walking down a street, loot Shop, throw boulders at houses, burn barber Shops to the ground and disturb Funeral Homes, we live in Fear,” expressed one resident.
According to eye witnesses, an event escalated yesterday, when Gang Member’s allegedly attacked a father, son and another resident and did not stop there, they proceeded to follow the three victims to the Kawama police station to file a report of the crime against them. When the three returned to Kawama Police Station,the same gang followed them and created so much disturbance to the officer’s that the officer’s temporarily closed the police station.
Residents have submitted many reports to the Kawama police regarding the gangs, and there has been no professional response from officers. Residents Trust that they would respond and take action to assist the community, which has not occurred.
The Kawama Area Community is requesting Zambia Police Service to please respond to the Kawama Area Community and provide assistance, so that innocent people do not have to live in Fear any Longer.
©️ Zambia Reports | November 26th, 2025.