POLICE in Lusaka have instituted investigations in a matter where thugs are reported to have gone to Kamwala market on Monday and harassed those perceived to be PF members.

One police officer is reported to have been hacked in the head while trying to address the matter.

In a statement, Tuesday, police spokesperson Esther Katongo said the thugs were alleged to have harassed those perceived to be PF members by locking their shops and chasing them from the market.

She further said Inspector General of Police Lemmy Kajoba had called for quick investigations so that those behind the act were brought to book without delay.

“Police in Lusaka have instituted investigations in a matter where thugs were reported to have gone to Kamwala market yesterday, 20th September, 2021 and are alleged to have harassed those that were perceived to be members of the Patriotic Front by locking their shops and chasing them from the market. Two police officers who were within the vicinity responded to the report and in trying to address the matter, one police officer was hacked in the head and he sustained injuries. When police sent in reinforcement, the criminals scampered. Police are investigating the matter and those that will be found wanting will be dealt with accordingly. The Inspector General of Police, Mr Lemmy Kajoba has called for quick investigations so that those behind the act are brought to book without delay,” said Katongo.