By ALICE NACHILEMBE
The Zambia Police says it will not tolerate any scheme by any political party which has potential to cause anarchy in the country as it goes to the polls next year.
Ms Katongo said those wishing to conduct a public activity do so within the confines of the law so as to avoid public disorder or being in confrontation with Law Enforcement officers.
She said this in a statement where the police service has thanked the families of Nsama Nsama Chipyoka of National Prosecutions Authority and Joseph Kaunda for burying their relatives peacefully without any disturbance.
Ms Katongo said the Zambia Police has also thanked members of the public for their peaceful conduct during both funeral processions.
She said during the illegal public disturbance that happened on 23rd December, 2020, Police impounded three buses which were used to ferry cadres to Police Service Headquarters.
She said carders were under the guise of giving solidarity to the opposition UPND leader Hakainde Hichileme was summoned by the Police.
Ms Katongo said at least 32 bus loads of cadres were spotted on that day and police have instituted investigations with the view of impounding all the buses that could have been involved in ferrying cadres.
“As Zambia Police, we regret the loss of two lives which was as a result of the public disturbance which could have been avoided had the leaders of the Political party taken heed of the advice earlier given by relevant authorities,” she said.
She has urged members of the public to restrain themselves from commenting on issues that they may not fully understand because they may end up sympathizing with perpetrators of heinous crimes.
