Ndola’s Kaloko residents this afternoon ran amok after rumor went round that Police had apprehended a businessman for allegedly abducting an sacrificing children in the area.
The riot brought about the damage of property at the police post. Copperbelt Police Commissioner Joyce Kasosa says it is unfortunate that people went on rampage without having facts on their finger tips. She says Police have not received any case of abduction contrary to the information that the residents had acted upon.
Ms. Kasosa warns that Police will not hesitate to enforce the law against people who base their actions on false information and rumors. She says this is because any riotous behavior leads to loss of life and public property. The Copperbelt Police Chief says calm has since returned to the area. Meanwhile Ms Kasosa says she will give details of how much property has been lost during the riots as police are still investigating the matter.