THE Zambia Police Service says when arresting suspects involved in violence, they focus on the offence committed rather than political affiliation. Last week, Tonse and UPND cadres clashed in Chawama, which led to the arrest of five suspected Tonse members. Reacting to the arrests, Tonse Alliance Chairperson for Elections and Campaigns Japhen Mwakalombe questioned why the police only arrested Tonse members who were defending themselves. But in an interview, Monday, Police Spokesperson Godfrey Chilabi said the police were not aware which party the people they had in custody belonged to. “You know what we look at as police is the offence committed. So, whether from this party or the other party, we don’t even say because we need to confirm....




