Zambia - Report a Crime

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Report a crime in Zambia, the applicant will have to contact the nearest police station, please use the following link to view contact details: link.
2. Inform the police of the scope and coverage of the crime.
3. File an official First Information Report at the local police station.
4. The police will need the information and description of the crime, and any other details available.
5. The police will follow their protocol depending on the crime.
6. No fee for this procedure
   

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Required Documents

• Identity of complainant.
• Any kind of document regarding the crime (if available).
  

Office Locations & Contacts

Government Rd, Lusaka, Zambia
Hours: Open 24 hours
Phone: +260 95 0180007
Lusaka, Zambia
Contact Details link.

Eligibility

Any person who knows of a crime or is a victim of one.

Fees

Application fee: No fee is required for the procedure.

Validity

The report will be valid until the case is fulfilled.

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

The process can take time depending upon the fulfilment of the complaint by the police force.

Related Videos

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Instructions

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e.g. The state office has held birth records since january 1908.

Required Information

• Name and address of the complainant.
• Details of the crime.
  

Need for the Document

Reporting a crime is necessary to get proper help from the police.

Information which might help

• Zambia Police Service link.
• Community Services link.
  

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

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