Police Officers in Zambia Banned From Marrying Foreigners

There is a new law in Zambia right now which stipulates that officers in Zambia are prohibited from marrying foreigners.

The Inspector General of Police in Zambia has put out a memo affirming this rule.

According to BBC, the memo dated January 11, states that officers already married to foreigners must issue a formal declaration to this effect not later than this week. Failure to do so attracts a penalty.

Esther Katongo, a police spokesperson said:

“Issues of security are delicate. If not careful, spouses can be spies and can sell the security of the country.”

Katongo, revealed that the ban is not new, however; strict measures have been taken to enforce it after noticing officers ignoring it.

“There are a few officers who have started marrying foreigners, they are ignoring the previous requirement and this is why another standing order has been passed to remind officers what they are supposed to do and not supposed to do. Adding that officers who had married foreigners would now be given “some rules they should follow.” She said.

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When asked why such rule was enforced, Katongo, said:

“When you get married, they say that you are one. You know what marriage is, you share secrets. And you can tell officers ‘do not disclose’ but you have no control. You won’t be in their homes to always check on them. The security of the nation is what is paramount.”

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