EASTERN Province Commanding Officer Robertson Mweemba has confirmed the detention of Lumezi Council Chairperson Dawson Tembo over alleged trespass and malicious damage to property. Mweemba says this follows a complaint lodged on October 19 by 20-year-old Delia Nyirenda of Kapilitiwa Village under Chief Zumwanda, who reported that Tembo allegedly trespassed at her house and damaged the door. Tembo was sworn into office as NRPUP Council Chairperson for Lumezi Town Council on September 10. In an interview, Saturday, Mweemba said Tembo had been in hiding and was apprehended on October 23 after being enticed. “He was detained yesterday [Friday]. You don’t know the issue. He was picked for trespass and malicious damage to the property. So he was picked. Today is...




