28 suspected UPND cadres have pleaded guilty to the charge of conduct likely to cause breach of peace while two Juvenile did not take plea because social welfare officers were not present.
31 people suspected to be UPND Caders were arrested and charged with Conduct Likely to Cause Breach of Peace, all accused persons appeared in two different Courts today.
The first group of 15 appeared before Magistrate Kapinda Chipama 14 pleaded guilty and the matter has been adjourned to Friday, 19th March 2021 for facts and sentence.
The other group of 15 appeared before Malota Phiri and 14 pleaded guilty, the matter has also been adjourned to 19th March 2021.
They are all remanded in custody at Kamfinsa Remand Prison. The two juvenile suspects did not take plea awaiting for the presence of social welfare officers.
Furthermore, one suspect who was charged with the offence of Malicious Damage to property is likely to appear in court on 18th March, 2021 . Police are still looking for his accomplices who are currently on the run.
This is contained in a statement by Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo with reference to the fracas that happened in Kitwe on 12th March, 2021.
