Zambian police vow to ensure security ahead of polls

LUSAKA, July 1– Zambian police have reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining peace and order ahead of the country’s Aug. 13 elections.

While acknowledging that the security environment has generally remained peaceful despite isolated incidents of violence, Graphel Musamba, the inspector general of the police, said in a statement on Tuesday that security measures have been intensified to ensure peaceful, free, fair, and secure elections.