The Zambia Police Service say they have been conducting patrols and sensitizations in the Chawama, Masaiti and Senga Hill constituencies in readiness for the 14th April, 2015 polling day.
In a media statement, Police Deputy Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga revealed that police have recalled a 270 strong force of officers from Airport, Mobile and Tazara Units as reinforcements. Chawama and Senga Hill will be reinforced by 100 officers each whilst Masaiti will be reinforced by 70 Officers.
“We are grateful that all the stake holders cooperated well by adhering to the electoral code of conduct during the campaign period. As we come to the close of the campaign period today the 13th April, 2015 at 18:00 hours, we want to remind all political parties to adhere to the electoral code of conduct by ceasing all campaigns by 18:00 hours today. Thereafter, this will be time for the Electoral Commission of Zambia to carry out their legal mandate of conducting the electoral process in the three constituencies,” said Hamoonga.
He added that the Police will be at hand to ensure smooth running of the electoral process by ensuring that law and order is maintained before, during and after the polling day.
The further appealed to all eligible voters in the three constituencies to exercise their constitutional right of voting freely without any intimidation and to report any form of electoral malpractice or violence to the nearest Police Station.
Dear, do you know the type of bullets which are loaded in this guns. do you know where the officers put their teargases when going for peace keeping. dont just jurge by the picture. you are missleading people.please let the IG alone
These police officers are really ill-equiped for the role – law and order. They are a death squad indeed. AK 47s instead of teargas canisters, shields and rubber-bullet guns. They look like they are preparing for an attack from an enemy force. I would feel ashamed if I were the IG.