 Hichilema strongly denied the charge, which carries a maximum sentence of death penalty

The police used excessive force to enter Hichilema's residence damaging his home and property, beat up all his workers, stole colossal sums of money, jewelry, as well as underwear, shoes, speakers, blankets, carpets and food from the Kitchen and defecated on Mr Hichilema's bed.Teargas canisters were thrown inside Hichilema's home gassing him out including his asthmatic wife and children who collapsed several times due to inhaling Tear Gas.Hichilema's arrest was widely condemned.