Police arrest two women accused of insulting President Hichilema!
A 29-year-old and a 32-year-old woman have been arrested in Nyimba District for allegedly insulting President-elect Hakainde Hichilema on social media.
A third suspect remains at large.
Eastern Province Police Commanding Officer Robertson Mweemba identified the detained suspects as Rosemary Tembo, 29, and Afelida Tembo, 32, both of Masangano Village in Chief Ndake’s area.
A viral video allegedly shows the women, along with a third identified only as Aselida, insulting Mr Hichilema and his voters following the general elections.
Mr. Mweemba says the suspects claimed during interviews that they committed the offence while drunk.
He warned that individuals who habitually insult others will face the law once found guilty.
The two women will be transferred to Chipata Central Police Station for case compilation and are expected to appear in court on charges of hate speech and insults.