ZAMBIA’S POLICE CHIEF, KAKOMA KANGANJA DENIES REPORTS THAT THE COUNTRY SECURRITY FORCES FIRED ON A CONVOY CARRYING OPPOSITION PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE HAHANIDE HICHILEMA.
Written by miebaka ikiriko on June 8, 2021
Zambia’s Police Chief, Kakoma Kanganja has denied reports that the country security forces fired on a convoy carrying opposition Presidential candidate Hakanide Hichilema, amid a tense atmosphere ahead of the twelve August general election
Local media reported yesterday that police fired at Mr. Hichilema’s convoy in the Northern city of Chingola on its way to a local church.
Zambia’s police boss denied the reports saying at no point did the police fire live ammunition at the opposition leader’s supporters.
The government has banned public gatherings and political allies with President Edgar Lungu saying the restrictions are necessary to combat coronavirus.
The opposition however believes the bans are a ploy by the incumbent to maintain his grip on power
Mr. Hichilema a wealthy businessman is the main opposition candidate in the August election
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