Minister attack overzealous cops

Minister of Welfare Services for War Veterans, War Collaborators, Former Political Detainees and Restrictees Tshinga Dube has condemned overzealous police officers who teargased minors in Makokoba.

About 40 children in Makokoba where admitted at Mpilo Central Hospital after police indiscriminately threw teargas at them three weeks ago during protests.

Two are said to have died.

"It's very sad that some police officers become overzealous and end up locking up minors.

"Police must have enough sense in handling such issues because these children are usually easily swayed by other people," said Dube.

Residents and civil society groups also condemned police brutality.