Copperbelt Province Police Commanding Officer Mwala Yuyi has disclosed that the province recorded a 10 percent reduction in violent crimes in 2025 compared to 2024. Mr Yuyi said that 2,603 cases were recorded in 2025, leading to 1,650 arrests, compared to 2,899 cases and 1,508 arrests in 2024. Speaking during an interview on the Conversation programme in Ndola, Mr Yuyi explained that police also place emphasis on the recovery of stolen property once suspects are apprehended adding that over 813 stolen items valued at K4.5 million were recovered in 2025.
He attributed the reduction in crime to enhanced community engagement and intensified police patrols in various areas across the province.Mr Yuyi added that the police also conducted public sensitisation campaigns through various media platforms in 2025, encouraging residents to safeguard their property.However, he noted that cybercrime is on the rise, with many people falling victim to offences committed through online interactions.“In 2024, we recorded 11 cybercrime cases and all suspects were arrested. In 2025, 15 cases were recorded, but only nine arrests were made, indicating an increase in cybercrime,” he said.The Commanding Officer further revealed that financial crimes are largely committed by individuals in white-collar professions, stressing that police are actively addressing such offences.“In 2024, we recorded 305 financial crime cases with 104 arrests, and the value of stolen property amounted to K62 million. In 2025, 332 cases were recorded, leading to 154 arrests, with recovered property valued at K1.4 million,” he said.Mr Yuyi stated that the figures demonstrate the police’s commitment and hard work in bringing criminals to book and recovering stolen property.He added that in 2026, the police will further strengthen efforts to ensure law, order and security in the Copperbelt Province.
He attributed the reduction in crime to enhanced community engagement and intensified police patrols in various areas across the province. Mr Yuyi added that the police also conducted public sensitisation campaigns through various media platforms in 2025, encouraging residents to safeguard their property.However, he noted that cybercrime is on the rise, with many people falling victim to offences committed through online interactions.“In 2024, we recorded 11 cybercrime cases and all suspects were arrested. Mr Yuyi added that the police also conducted public sensitisation campaigns through various media platforms in 2025, encouraging residents to safeguard their property.
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However, he noted that cybercrime is on the rise, with many people falling victim to offences committed through online interactions.“In 2024, we recorded 11 cybercrime cases and all suspects were arrested. However, he noted that cybercrime is on the rise, with many people falling victim to offences committed through online interactions. “In 2024, we recorded 11 cybercrime cases and all suspects were arrested.
In 2025, 15 cases were recorded, but only nine arrests were made, indicating an increase in cybercrime,” he said. The Commanding Officer further revealed that financial crimes are largely committed by individuals in white-collar professions, stressing that police are actively addressing such offences.“In 2024, we recorded 305 financial crime cases with 104 arrests, and the value of stolen property amounted to K62 million. The Commanding Officer further revealed that financial crimes are largely committed by individuals in white-collar professions, stressing that police are actively addressing such offences. “In 2024, we recorded 305 financial crime cases with 104 arrests, and the value of stolen property amounted to K62 million.
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