By CHIPEMA SAKAIMBO –
POLICE in Choma have finally arrested the most wanted master mind of the post-election violence which left several people maimed and their property destroyed in Namwala last year.
Maybin Kakoto, 32, a driver of Hakalimamushi Village, chief Mungaila of Namwala District, was arrested on Friday at Maamba bus station located at Choma’s town centre.
Southern Province Police chief Bonny Kapeso said Kakoto has been elusive from police dragnet following numerous reports of political violence during the 2016 post-election violence which left many people injured and their houses set on fire.
“Kakoto faces several criminal charges by the police relating to his conduct during that period and will soon be taken to court after police conclude their investigations while he remains in police custody.” he said.
Mr Kapeso has on the other hand commended police officers in Southern Province for rising above board in arresting several suspects who have been on the run as this will create confidence in members of the public as they will be confident that their lives and property shall remain protected without any fear.
