Govt in process of deporting 31 foreigners

Home Affairs Minister Stephen Kampyongo

Home Affairs Minister Stephen Kampyongo has revealed that his ministry is in the process of deporting about 31 foreign nationals who have gone against the provisions of the Law who are currently in detention.

Mr. Kampyongo has warned that there shall be no sacred cow when it comes to Law enforcement.

The Home Affairs Minister has since called on police in Chingola of Copperbelt Province to step up their efforts in safeguarding investment in the mining sector.

He has explained that the next move will be to round up all those being used by foreign nationals in illegal mining activities so that they can face the law.

Mr. Kampyongo says his ministry will not tolerate those coming into the country using investment permit and in the end become criminals saying his office will not hesitate to revoke the permits of such people and subsequently deport them.

The Minister said this when he met management at Konkola Copper mines today in Chingola following numerous reports of illegal miners besieging the mine, attacking employees and damaging property.

The Minister was accompanied by the Inspector General of Police, Kakoma Kanganja, Home Affairs Deputy Permanent Secretary, Willies Manjimela, senior officers from defense and security among other dignitaries.

The Minister further called on police to deal with criminals who are in a habit of invading Konkola Copper mines ripping off installations and damaging mining equipment saying such acts amount to sabotage.

This is contained in a statement issued to QTV News by Zambia Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo.