There is no case of kidnapping of Miles Sampa reported at any police station, Bowman Lusambo says

LUSAKA Province Minister Bowman Lusambo says there is no case of kidnapping of the city mayor filed by anyone at any police station.And Lusambo says Lusaka still remains a haven of peace and further urged citizens and foreign investors not to be alarmed as there is no cause for fear.Yesterday, Lusaka Mayor Miles Sampa narrated how he was trailed and nearly kidnapped by a group of 20 youths whom he suspected to have been sponsored.But Lusambo dispelled Sampa’s claim.“I have been alerted to a news story doing rounds on international media platforms regarding a statement issued by His Worship the Mayor of Lusaka Councillor Miles Sampa to the effect that he was kidnapped by some known elements while undertaking his official duties in the City,” Lusambo wrote on his Facebook post this morning.“As Lusaka Province Minister, I feel duty bound to set the record straight and allay any fears that Lusaka might be unsafe for residents and visitors unlike. I wish to state that our beautiful City remains peaceful as ever and our law enforcement agencies have continued conducting their normal duties. There is and there has never been any cause for alarm. There is no case of kidnapping filed by anyone at any police station in Lusaka or anywhere else across the country.”Lusambo also distanced the people of Lusaka from the narrative that has been created with this episode.“Our resolve is to keep attracting local and international investors to Lusaka in our unwavering pursuit for job creation and prosperity for all.It is therefore important that I forthwith distance the good people of this great City of Lusaka from the narrative that could be created with this episode “he said.And Lusambo urged leaders to portray exemplary traits that do not betray the collective trust and faith entrusted in them.“For us in leadership, we have a moral duty to portray exemplary traits that do not betray the collective trust and faith that our people have placed in us,” said Lusambo. Post Views: 3