Government has apologized to Paramount Chief Mpezeni of the Ngoni people of Eastern province regarding the incidence that happened on Sunday.
And Chief Government Spokesperson Chishimba Kambwili says government will take keen interest surrounding the land dispute between the Ngoni’s and Chewas in Chipangali.
Mr. Kambwili says government will render a hearing to the royal establishment over the current disagreements which are historical between the two tribes.
He assured Paramount Chief Mpezeni that government holds traditional leaders in high esteem and relies on them for guidance and counsel not only in traditional matters but in maintaining peace and spearheading development.
Mr. Kambwili is hopful that political players and any other individuals will not aggravate the tension by issuing statements.
Meanwhile Police have refuted reports that it discharged tear gas to disperse Ngonis who went to attend a meeting in Chipangali of Eastern Province which was to be addressed by Paramount Chief Mpezeni of the Ngoni speaking people.
Acting Police spokesperson Esther Katongo has dispelled the report in The Post edition Number 6814 of June 15th, 2015 under the headline “PF Angers Mpezeni.
Ms Katongo says contrary to what has been reported, the truth of the matter is that the police did not at anytime discharge tear gas or use force against any person and that facts can be verified from local people.
She has told ZNBC News in Lusaka today that Police received information that there was a likelihood of violence erupting during the meeting and the Police merely advised people to disperse in the interest of peace and order.
Ms Katongo has since urged the general public that the need to notify the police whenever they want to hold a public meeting or procession.
