A TRADITIONAL ruler in Chavuma has been arrested with four others for unlawful assembly.
North-Western Province Commissioner of Police, Joel Njase, confirmed the arrest of Sub-Chieftainess Nguvu in Kakoma area.
Mr Njase said police received a tip that a group of people had assembled and were being addressed by the traditional leader.
“Police received information that there was a group of people who had unlawfully assembled in Kakoma area and were being addressed by Melody Chinyama, who is Chieftainess Nguvu of the West Bank.
“She claims to be Chief Luwezhi of Chavuma in the East Bank,” Mr Njase said.
He said a follow up was made and Sub-Chieftainess Nguvu was found at the meeting.
“She was arrested together with four others being Paul Kakanga, Rodgers Samundunga, Kennedy Sakavuyi, and Stephen Katoka for the subject offence,” he added
Mr Njase said the five are in police custody awaiting court appearance.
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