Opposition Bigwig Zambia arrested for militia

lusaka - A leader of the Zambian opposition was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of drilling of supporters to form an illegal militia. Geoffrey Mwamba hangs seven years in prison over the head, let George know Chisanga dean of the Zambian Bar Association.

Mwamba is now released. The Vice President of the United Party for National Development must appear in court on March 10, police said.

Zambian President Edgar Lungu accused his political opponents last week of training a battle group to disrupt the upcoming elections.