IG a threat to public order

…Graphael Musamba under fire for decreeing that there shall be no rallies for opposition political parties because of volatile political atmosphere as a result of increasing number of junkies in townships

By NATION REPORTER

INSPECTOR General of Police Graphael Musamba has become a threat to public order, peace and the rule of law by recklessly banning public political rallies for the opposition political parties on account that the country is not in an elections period, several stakeholders have warned.

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