By ALVIN CHIINGA
INSPECTOR General of Police, Stella Libongani has warned that those intending to hold demonstrations in breach of the Public Order Act (POA) will face the wrath of the law.
Ms Libongani said that anyone is free to demonstrate as long as they follow the provisions of the POA.
“As for those who are calling for the breach of this Act, we would like to send a timely warning that we will not tolerate lawlessness in the country. Those wishing to demonstrate are free to do so as long as they follow the provisions of the POA Act,” she said.
In a statement, Ms Libongani said that the police has always reminded those wishing to hold public processions to abide by the provisions of the POA.
She said that as a law enforcement agency, the police will keep reminding and enforcing the provisions of this Act in order to maintain law and order in the country.
“We would also like to categorically point out that we stand ready to ensure that law and order prevails in the country for the betterment of all citizens,” she said.
She said that the police will use all the powers vested in them as a principle law enforcement agency to ensure that law and order is maintained.
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