THE Zambia Police Service says Dr Fred M’membe should fight his own political battles without involving them, arguing that they would want their salaries raised but not in a manner that suits “desperate politicians”. The police high command was reacting to a statement by the Socialist Party leader who called for a review of police officers’ remunerations. In a statement shared on his Facebook page, recently, Dr M’membe urged President Hakainde Hichilema and his government to urgently review the remuneration and conditions of service for Zambia Police Service officers and staff. “Mr Hakainde Hichilema and his far-right UPND government must urgently review the remuneration and conditions of service for Zambia Police Service officers and staff. We have made this demand...

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