Mr. Hamaamba, who was representing Inspector General of Police Graphel Musamba, is currently on a fact-finding mission in Shiwang’andu District to address illegal mining activities in the area.
He was accompanied by Muchinga Province Commanding Officer, Commissioner of Police Dennis Moola, and Deputy Commanding Officer of TAZARA, Deputy Commissioner of Police Winfred Chimuka.
The operation followed reports that some individuals had set up unauthorized checkpoints where they were collecting money from motorists, miners and members of the public.
Police officers immediately dismantled the checkpoints and warned those involved to stop the activities.
“Government has banned checkpoints on main roads, leaving only critical and authorized ones. We cannot allow individuals to defy government directives and mount illegal checkpoints to extort money from innocent citizens,” Mr. Hamaamba said.
He warned that anyone attempting to re-establish the checkpoints would face immediate arrest.
Mr. Hamaamba also addressed illegal miners operating at Danger Hill Mines, urging them to vacate the site peacefully before enforcement action is taken. He further banned illegal committees that had been collecting money within the mining area, stating that the collections were unlawful.
The Deputy Police Chief explained that his visit was prompted by reports of unreported fatalities at the mining site.
He assured the public that police will continue monitoring the area to ensure that illegal checkpoints are not re-established and that law and order is maintained.
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