CBU Students Arrested for Rioting

6 students have been arrested at the Copperbelt University, for allegedly engaging in riotous behaviour last night. One student is said to have broken their leg after jumping from a first floor window to escape arrest.

The incident came about after the students were served with exculpatory letters for boycotting class. Copperbelt Police commissioner Charity Katanga identified the arrested students as Moses Mwewa, 24, Kashiwa Tendai, 21, Wizzy Sinkala, 21, Lenox Masulani, 20, Mathews Zulu, 21, and David Milambo, 20.

This news comes as tensions continue to rise at CBU and UNZA over unpaid salaries and poor management. President Lungu continues to threaten closure