By SIMON MUNTEMBASEVERAL police officers have been deployed at Sasali Gold Mine in Lusangazi District to prevent illegal mining activities.Deputy Inspector General of Police in-charge of operations, Mr Milner Muyambango who toured Sasali Mine yesterday, said the deployment of officers was aimed at preventing unscrupulous people from looting gold deposits in chief Sandwe’s area.According to police deputy spokesperson Danny Mwale, Mr Muyambango, who was accompanied by Eastern Province commanding officer Davis Simwanza, explained that the deployment of officers would restore law and order in the area where there has been rampant reports of looting of gold deposits.“As police, we are happy that officers have been deployed at Sasali Gold Mine and we are confident that law and order will be restored in the area,” Mr Muyambango said.He also said this formed part of the government’s determination to build a viable and sustainable mining industry.He warned individuals involved in illegal gold mining in the area that they risked being […]
Police officers deployed at Sasali Gold Mine
