By Daily Nation ReporterMy government’s crusade against corruption should not be mistaken for an ethnic fight and there shall be no sacred cows, President Hakainde Hichilema has said.And the President has reiterated that no one should be detained for more than 48 hours on a bailable offense and that where possible, police bond should be given.“I want officers to adhere to the following; no person or suspect should be detained for more than 48 hours if their offence is bailable as it is infringement of their fundamental rights. Let citizens be taken to court within 48 hours. Where the law allows, members of the society who come in conflict with the law should be given police bond,” President Hichilema said.“Police officers should not rush to make arrests before undertaking conclusive investigation otherwise you will have too many wrong people in detention centres when they should be out producing goods and services. People are complaining that […]
Graft fight is not ethnic – HH
