Govt Acts on Chingola Violence

The government arrested 27 suspects over violent clashes in Chingola that left property damaged and several injured. Home Affairs Minister Jack Mwiimbu said the riots were organised through social media over false mining claims, warning that all perpetrators will face prosecution. Police have intensified patrols as calm returns. President Hichilema condemned the unrest, stressing that freedom must operate within the law and that violence will not be tolerated.