Police deployed to PF Secretariat to prevent clashes, ensure safety and uphold constitutional duties.
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PRESS STATEMENT
SUBJECT: CLARIFICATION ON POLICE PRESENCE AT THE PATRIOTIC FRONT SECRETARIAT
November 17, 2025 – The Zambia Police Service wishes to provide an update and clarification regarding the police presence at the Patriotic Front (PF) Secretariat along Lumumba Road in Lusaka.
Following the incident that occurred on November 15, 2025, around 16:00 hours, in which two people were assaulted by some youths, police officers were deployed to the premises as a proactive measure aimed at ensuring community safety and security.
This decision was further necessitated by the continuous tensions and threats between the two rival PF camps concerning the control and occupation of the premises.
In view of these developments, police have moved in to prevent potential clashes, safeguard lives, and avert any acts of malicious damage to property.
This deployment is in line with our constitutional mandate under Article 193 (2) of the Constitution of Zambia, which obligates the Zambia Police Service to protect life and property, preserve peace, maintain law and order, and ensure the security of the people.
We therefore advise both parties to peacefully exhaust all legal remedies regarding the dispute, while the Zambia Police Service continues to monitor the situation to ensure the safety and security of the public.
Meanwhile, investigations into the incident of November 15, 2025, have been intensified. Efforts are underway to bring to book the suspects and masterminds involved. The Zambia Police Service will leave no stone unturned to ensure that the culprits face the full force of the law.
We therefore appeal to members of the public who may have information that could assist in these investigations to come forward and cooperate with law enforcement officers. Public support remains vital in enhancing community safety and promoting justice.
The public will be kept informed of all developments as the investigations progress.
Issued by:
Godfrey Chilabi
Public Relations Officer
There’s only one Patriotic Front being Led by Hon Given Lubinda, in charge of all party structures.
Robert Chabinga has no people. The man doesn’t control any structures. He has never been to the Patriotic Front Secretariat. In short there’s no faction being led by Robert Chabinga. What Chabinga has is state protection and UPND cadres.. He is a product of Mr Hakainde Hichilema.
He has those sponsoring him who even changed the papers of office Bearers at the Registrar of Societies. This is what Chabinga, Hakainde’s PF President, has ..
– State and UPND Machinery. Infact Mr Hakainde was moving with Robert Chabinga every where, at traditional ceremonies, public Rallies and introducing him as such. This is there in public space and documented.
And the Police are at the PF Secretariat, because Chabinga directed them to be there.
To say that the Police are at the Secretariat to prevent factional violence is a lie.
They are there at the behest of Robert Chabinga, and his sponsors.
What is the difference between Nyawa and the Kabanana skeleton lady if I may ask philosophers?
Ni same same….Allowing others to sway you thinking into doing obsene acts while they make a name and think that is brand power?
What will they really do for Zambians apart from serving themselves when they get into office?
What I dont get is how people can want to suggest “the Police enforcing a court order and seeking to deal with further inter party violence” as a problem. What were PF cadres doing at the Party Offices when their is a court injunction? Who is Given Lubinda to think he can undermine te court by his retort?
If we can not conduct ourselves in a civilised manner. How do we expect to run a country?