UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema has sued the Attorney General claiming damages for malicious prosecution in relation to a matter where he was charged with the use of insulting language but was later acquitted. Hichilema is also claiming an order that all known police officers that conducted themselves in an unprofessional manner during the operation to arrest and subsequently prosecute him, be surcharged. He is further seeking interest on any amount found due, costs and any other relief the court may deem fit. According to a statement of claim filed in the Lusaka High Court, Wednesday, Hichilema stated that on April 10, 2017, several officers from the Zambia Police Service wrongfully and forcefully gained entrance into his home to arrest him...

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