IMMIGRATION DEPARTMENT NETS 83 SUSPECTS IN FIVE-DAY OPERATION
The Department of Immigration in Zambia has apprehended 83 suspected illegal immigrants in five separate operations conducted in Isoka, Lusaka, Katete, Chirundu, and Zombe from December 6-10, 2024.
According to Immigration Public Relations Officer Namati Nshinka, among those apprehended is a 25-year-old Tanzanian national, Issa Twalibu Kikomeko, who was caught aiding six undocumented immigrants from Ethiopia, Somalia, and Eritrea.
Mr. Namati has revealed that, a total of 45 suspects were apprehended in Lusaka, comprising 31 Burundians, 10 Congolese, two Tanzanians, one Rwandese, and one Malawian.
Furthermore, 13 undocumented Malawian nationals were apprehended in Katete, while 10 individuals were caught in Chirundu for illegal entry and unlawful stay.
