Police Sub-Inspector Susan Kachinga has been interdicted from duty over libel, contrary to Section 200 of the penal code pending an investigation.

Kachinga was arrested alongside two other women for allegedly circulating false news on social media, which implicated Information Minister Moses Kunkuyu in the murder of a Coca-Cola beverage company employee Allan Witika.

Inspector General of Police Merlyn Yolamu has confirmed of the development in a wireless message sent to the police leadership and stations across the country seen by this publication.

According Yolamu, Kachinga has been interdicted with pay.

Below is the statement;