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World Service,3 mins

'I will defend myself by any means necessary'

Focus on Africa

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The mayor of Lusaka, Miles Sampa, has caused a social media stir after he posted pictures of himself with a gun, with a message that read: "This is how I will be reporting for field and office work. In case the police delay in protecting me, I am equal to the task." The mayor took to Facebook to speak about how he was threatened by a group of "drunk thugs" after he went to investigate complaints about illegal constructions on plots of land. The Facebook post has since been deleted. (Image: Miles Sampa, Mayor of Lusaka. Credit: Emmaka Solutions)

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