By Sandra Chuungu
Zambia police have arrested notorious criminals responsible for stealing solar panels and sabotaging public institutions in Chikankata district.
According to Chikankata Constituency Member of Parliament Jacqueline Sabao, two suspects are now in police custody.
Sabao emphasized that if found guilty, the suspects must face the full force of the law.
Chikankata District Commissioner Timothy Chipolyonga commended the police for apprehending the dangerous criminals, noting that stealing public property constitutes sabotage.
The police warned that they will crack down on anyone stealing public property in the district.
The suspects were caught during an operation dubbed “Squeeze the Criminals” in Nanduba, Turnpike Ward, Chikankata constituency.