'No police officer is driving an unmarked car': Nkanatha

Central Regional Commissioner Joshua Nkanatha on Thursday denied claims that security officers deployed for the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election are using unmarked cars, saying any vehicle without a number plate is operating illegally. "No police officer is driving an unmarked car, the DCI have their number plates, the police..., and even my car has a number plate," said Nkanatha. He explained that officers found to be operating vehicles without registration plates would face the law. Nkanatha was responding to claims by Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala, who accused security officers of moving around in civilian clothing and unmarked cars to intimidate voters. "We expect victory, but we have also seen so many vehicles running around without number plates. I think this is a concern that the police should take note of.