ZAMBIAN President Hakainde Hichilema Has Explained To The Media On November 25, 2025 How He Stopped His Soldiers From Using Firearms After A Citizen Threw A Stone At Him. The Incident Occurred During Routine Duties Where Soldiers Were Reinforcing Security.
According To President Hichilema, His Action Of Raising His Voice And Ordering The Soldiers Not To Use Excessive Force Was What Averted Serious Consequences. He Said That If He Had Not Intervened Quickly, The Situation Could Have Turned Worse And Many People Could Have Been Seriously Injured Or Killed.
The President Stressed That The Role Of The Security Forces Is To Protect Citizens And Not To Harm Them, Adding That The Training And Discipline Of The Forces Are Essential In Avoiding The Use Of Unnecessary Force. He Urged The Soldiers To Continue To Be Patient And Follow The Law In Every Step They Take.
Hichilema's Statement Has Been Praised By Some Citizens And Human Rights Stakeholders, Who Have Said It Demonstrates The Government's Commitment To Ensuring That Protection Is Implemented In A Manner That Respects Dignity And The Rule Of Law.