POLICE in Lusaka have arrested two Patriotic Front (PF) cadres and also launched a manhunt for five others for allegedly assaulting and abducting two founder members on June 5.
Police spokesperson, Bonny Kapeso, wconfirmed the arrest and said June 7 the suspects were still detained in police custody pending further investigations. He appealed to the five on the run to present themselves to Lusaka Central police station or any nearest police station.
The seven on June 7 allegedly beat up Samson Zulu and Mubanga Chileshe who had called a media briefing at Court Yard Hotel to demand a convention and changes to the PF constitution. Kapeso named the five as Afhel Kampengele, Francis Bwembya, a Mr Mubanga, Mr Kapasa and the last one only identified as Clement. He said Mr Zulu and Mr Chileshe were holding a peaceful meeting which did not warrant their harassment.
Monday, June 08, 2009
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