There was no live ammunition used – Police

Police Chief

Following yesterday’s violence in Sesheke Police has warned that it will deal with anyone found wanting.

And Police has refuted that there were live ammunition used during the violence in Sesheke yesterday.

Inspector General of Police Kakoma Kanganja says Police is deeply concerned with the political violence in Sesheke district.

Kanganja said Police will not tolerate any individuals perpetrating violence and anyone found wanting will be sternly dealt with.

The Police has further clarified that no live ammunition was fired by any officers that were dispersing the unruly crowd and no life was lost as a result of this fracas.

“As Zambia police, we have since reinforced officers to ensure that they use proportionate force in ensuring that violence is brought to a stop” Kanganja said.

“We will institute an inquiry to bring to book all those that have perpetuated this violence and we therefore appeal to all electorates of sesheke and all political parties participating in the sesheke By- elections to exercise restraint and tolerance as required in a civilized democratic society during and after elections.”