Police in Mazabuka have apprehended 20 people in connection with the alleged assault of former Mazabuka Member of Parliament Gary Nkombo.
The suspects, believed to be political cadres, allegedly attacked Nkombo when he went to file his nomination papers as an independent parliamentary candidate ahead of the August 13 general elections.
Speaking during a media briefing in Mazabuka, Moono Namalongo confirmed that the 20 suspects had been taken into custody and were assisting police with investigations.
Namalongo said police were treating the matter seriously and would continue to enforce law and order during the electoral period.
The commissioner further warned that law enforcement officers would remain vigilant throughout the election process to ensure peace and security are maintained before, during and after the polls.
The arrests come after Nkombo successfully filed his nomination as an independent candidate despite reports of disturbances at the nomination venue. Following the filing process, he was later admitted to Mazabuka District Hospital after reportedly developing high blood pressure and sustaining injuries during the incident.
Oh Cadres I see but no mention of belonging to ??? obviously they’ll say a tall story
But HH nguSuntwe pe! After what Gary did for years to deliver the presidency to him, he fires him and repays him with an act of stinking violence like this one right out of Buchizya Kaunda’s book of toilet political acrobatics!
Suspects ? Or maybe they only expressed their intention and there is no evidence never mind the videos…. baleya
Suspects? Or maybe they only expressed their intention to assault the man but there is no evidence never mind the videos…. baleya
Simply arrest that one
The guy from state house wearing the upnd t shirt was he also part of the 20 arrested?