Tue, 26 Sep 2017 10:38:51 +0000 By Aaron Chiyanzo NINE suspects have been apprehended by the Lusaka City Council (LCC) for allegedly discharging sewer effluent into the open drainage being constructed by Millennium Challenge Account Zambia (MCAZ). In a statement, LCC acting public relations manager, George Sichimba said that the nine who include six males and three females were picked up by council police officers around 10:00 hours on Monday. Mr Sichimba explained that the suspects had allegedly connected sewer pipes from their houses in Garden Township into the drainage currently under construction. He said that the suspects, (eight landlords and one tenant), insisted that they were not aware that it was a crime to discharge sewer into the drains. “LCC has apprehended nine suspects for allegedly discharging effluent into the open drainage being constructed by MCAZ. The nine who include six males and three females were picked up by Council Police officers on Monday, […]
