ABOUT 34 people arrested in connection with the Chingola riot which occurred when President Hakainde Hichilema visited the gutted Chiwempala Market have been slapped with a new charge of terrorism. This is in addition to the five existing charges, which include riotous demolishing of buildings, structures and machinery, arson and theft. Meanwhile, Chingola Magistrate Maybin Kapaya has denied bail to 25 adults involved in the case.
In count one, where the 34 are charged with terrorism, the particulars of the offence allege that on November 8, 2025, while acting together, the accused endangered the lives of persons, caused damage to property and instilled fear in the public to abstain them from attending a public address by government. In count two,… Do you agree that child defilers should be castrated?
