Security has been put on alert in the Zambian capital ahead of the city’s Mayoral elections on Thursday.
Police Chief Kakoma Kanganja has confirmed the development in an announcement Wednesday. He says the Police will intensify patrols and deal with anyone found in conflict with the law.
Kanganja has also directed Police to impound any unregistered vehicle found on the road starting 8pm on Wednesday.
Lusaka goes to the polls on Thursday to elect a new Mayor in a by-election being contested by eight candidates.
Below is the statement made by the Police Chief:
MESSAGE FROM THE OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE
As we approach tomorrow’s poll day, Police will not allow any unregistered motor vehicle on roads particularly in Lusaka. This takes effect tonight until after tomorrow’s elections.
I have directed officers to impound all unregistered motor vehicles found on the roads withing Lusaka. All those unregistered motor vehicles in transit are expected to be parked at 2100 hours.
Police officers will be conducting snap checks begining this evening and all those that will be found wanting will have their motor vehicles impounded.
I further appeal to all members of various political parties participating in tomorrow’s elections to be peaceful so that there can be an enabling environment for all the electorate to turn up and cast their vote without fear.
Police officers who were deployed prior to the campaign period are still and will remain on the ground and will continue conducting day and night patrols. Any person found going against the provisions of the Law will not be spared.
I therefore wish to assure all voters that their safety is guaranteed as officers are already on the ground.
KAKOMA KANGANJA
INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE
25TH JULY, 2018