Opposition UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema has been finally arrested in Livingstone, according to the wires.
The opposition Leader‘s arrest was apparently made in connection with the death of PF cadre Harrison Chanda.
ZANIS reports that Police sources confirmed the arrest of the opposition leader in an interview in Livingstone, today. Over the past year, Mr. Hichilema has been arrested more than four times on disputed grounds, while his party has been subjected to a number of violent attacks.
However, they could not go into details but referred all queries to Police spokesperson Elizabeth Kanjela for details.
However, the police sources said Mr. Hichilema has been arrested to assist police with investigations in the murder of Mr. Chanda.
The development has triggered further clashes between PF and UPND cadres.
However quick action by the alert Police quelled the crisis before it degenerated into further violence.
Police fired teargas to disperse the cadres as curious onlookers scampered in all directions for their safety. Also involved in the rumpus were some shop owners who were later forced to close.
Some media are reporting that Zambia’s borders have been sealed while the crisis in Livingstone escalates.
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