Police dismiss viral claim of 1,180 detainees in Lusaka as false

Malumo expressed concern that the deliberate creation and circulation of false information could undermine public confidence and damage the reputation of the institution.

“Individuals and social media users are warned against creating, publishing or circulating false information presented as official police information,” he said.

Malumo urged members of the public to verify any information concerning arrests, police custody and criminal investigations directly with the Zambia Police Service before sharing it online.

He said the Police would take appropriate action against attempts to deliberately misrepresent its operations or circulate false information intended to damage its reputation and undermine public confidence.

Malumo assured that the police remained committed to providing accurate and timely updates through its official communication channels and encouraged the public to rely on those sources for verified information.

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