Chief Zombe attacked at his palace in an attempt to dethrone him

A group calling itself the Sinyangwes on Monday attacked and manhandled Chief Zombe of Mbala at his palace in an attempt to dethrone him.

Narrating the ordeal in an interview yesterday, Chief Zombe said he suffered a dislocated arm following the attack by the group which is believed to be led by a former convict named Geoffrey Sinsangu.

Chief Zombe said the Sinyangwes were a group of disgruntled individuals who wanted to wrestle the Lungu Chieftaincy from the Sikazwes.

‘’The last time one of their kind ruled Lunguland was in the 1800s, but now they have regrouped in a desperate attempt to try and take over leadership from the Sikazwes, but this will not happen,’’ said Chief Zombe.

Chief Zombe whose real names are Friday Chisha Sikazwe has been on the throne for over a decade now.

The traditional ruler complained that a group of disgruntled men on Monday descended on his palace and started beating the royal drums signifying that the chief was dead, when he was still alive.

Chief Zombe also complained that the group had also been holding illegal public meetings where they have been denouncing his leadership in his chiefdom in the recent past that were chaired by Sinsangu, who is believed to be the mastermind of the Sinyangwes activities in Mbala and Mpulungu district.

He said after the attack, he now firmly believed that his life was in danger and has called for police protection.

“Both police in Mbala and Kasama are aware of this issue and we want them to investigate this matter and bring the culprits to book because their activities will only breed anarchy, ” he said.

Meanwhile Senior Chief Tafuna’s personal representative Cosmas Tafuna has condemned the barbaric attack on Chief Zombe.

He said the people of Mpulungu and Mbala will not allow the Sinyangwes to bring confusion and anarchy to the Lungu Royal Establishment.

ZANIS