By ALICE NACHILEMBE
The Department of Immigration has apprehended 679 persons of different nationalities.
This was in a clean-up operation conducted by a combined team of Immigration Officers and Officers from other security wing on July 30, 2023.
The operation mainly targeted churches and aimed to rid Lusaka of illegal immigrants.
Immigrations Public Relations Officer Namati Nshinka said the areas covered included Mandevu, Barlastone, Matero, Libala and COMESA Market.
“Of the 679 apprehended, 283, including 258 Zambians, were released unconditionally after preliminary screening conducted at Edwin Imboela Stadium. Twenty-five women with children were released and requested to report to Immigration Headquarters on Monday, 31st July, 2023 for further immigration formalities, while 371 suspects were detained for further formalities and possible prosecution,” he said.
Mr Nshinka the Department wishes to thank Officers from other Security Wings who were part of the operation for their continued support. We further advise foreign nationals wishing to stay in the country to ensure they do so within the confines of the Law.
