THE Zambia Police Service has dismissed claims that 1,180 Tonse members are being held in police cells on “politically” motivated charges. This follows publications making rounds on social media which alleged that 1,180 Tonse Alliance and other opposition supporters were detained in police cells on politically motivated charges. In a statement, Monday, Police Assistant Public Relations Officer Timothy Malumo said the figures had not been confirmed and warned social media users against creating, publishing or circulating false information presented as official police information. “The Zambia Police Service has noted with concern a publication circulating on social media alleging that 1,180 people are being held in police cells in Lusaka on politically motivated charges. The Zambia Police Service wishes to make...