Several individuals, group plan to disrupt President-elect Hichilema’s Inauguration Ceremony – Police

Several individuals, group plan to disrupt Inauguration Ceremony – Police INSPECTOR General of Police Graphel Musamba has revealed that there are certain individuals and groups planning to disrupt President-elect Hakainde Hichilema’s inauguration ceremony on Tuesday next week. Musamba has further disclosed that there are ongoing efforts to mobilise people to protest against the detention of […]

Several individuals, group plan to disrupt Inauguration Ceremony – Police

INSPECTOR General of Police Graphel Musamba has revealed that there are certain individuals and groups planning to disrupt President-elect Hakainde Hichilema’s inauguration ceremony on Tuesday next week.

Musamba has further disclosed that there are ongoing efforts to mobilise people to protest against the detention of some suspects currently in police custody.

According to the police boss, although the Constitution guarantees freedom of assembly and association, such rights must be exercised within the confines of the law.

He said the Zambia Police Service has a constitutional and statutory responsibility to maintain law and order, protect life and property and ensure public safety.

Musamba has since cautioned that anyone who participates in, organizes, facilitates or supports unlawful activities will face the full wrath of the law.

“Any person who participates in, organizes, facilitates or otherwise supports unlawful activities will be dealt with firmly in accordance with the law,” Musamba warned.

The Inspector General has further cautioned members of the public against allowing themselves to be incited into violence, obstruction of lawful activities as well as any other conduct that amounts to a criminal offence.

“All persons in police custody are being accorded their constitutional and legal rights,” said Musamba.

Meanwhile, the police top man has called on members of the public to remain calm, law-abiding and cooperative with law enforcement agencies during the period.

By George Musonda

Kalemba August 28, 2026