Twelfth suspect arrested in ritual murders clampdown

Home Affairs Minister Davies Mwila has disclosed that the number of people arrested in connection with the ritual killings has increased to twelve.

Mr Mwila who is also acting President says investigations into the recent ritual killings have reached an advanced stage.

Speaking when Democratic Republic of Congo Ambassador to Zambia Mayele Ebokwol Ghyor Bernadin paid a courtesy call on him this morning, Mr. Mwila assured the Congolese envoy that government will protect all foreign nationals.

And speaking earlier, DRC Ambassador to Zambia Mayele Ebokwol Ghyor Bernadin has commended government for protecting foreign nationals in the country.