United Party for National Development (UPND) Lusaka province Chairman Adrian Bauleni who was six days ago charged with the murder of Patriotic front (PF) member Crispin Menyani Zulu, has walked to freedom.
Ambassador Bauleni 66 of Lusaka’s Ibex Hill Township was unconditionally released by from police custody on Thursday evening.
He was on Friday last week charged together with four others for the murder of Mr Zulu who died in Rufusa.
But Ambassador Bauleni has since been unconditionally released giving an indication that he had no case to answer.
UPND Secretary General Winstone Chibwe confirmed the release of Ambassador Bauleni on Thursday.
Mr Chibwe said that they were no conditions which were attached to the release of Ambassador Bauleni but said it was an indication that the UPND member had no case to answer.
“Yes Ambassador Bauleni was released yesterday evening and we were not given reasons for his release but one thing you should know is that police can charge a person but it does not meant that is the final position, anything could happen before he is taken to court”, Mr Chibwe said.
And UPND lawyer Martha Mushipe said in a separate that she was not present at the time when Ambassador Mr Bauleni was being released but only got information that her client had been set free.
Ms Mushipe said she did not know the circumstances that led to release of former Ambassador because she was not present and was not communicated to by the people who set him to freedom.
“As a lawyer to Mr Bauleni, I don’t even know what transpired to the release of my client because there has been no communication with me. At the time police apprehended Mr Bauleni, if they knew there was nothing, why did they act that way because my client is now traumatized,’ she said
Ms Mushipe said it was not right for police to have charged Ambassador Bauleni with murder and release him before the case could go anywhere without proper explanations and communication.
But when contacted for a comment, Ms Kasosa referred all queries to Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) Mutembo Nchito.
Ms Kasosa said the role of the police was to investigate and charge of the suspects and therefore hand over to the DPP who was supposed to prosecute the case.
If the Police did not have any credible evidence why did they push the matter to the DPP for prosecution? Ms Kasosa seems to be passing the buck.
The ways of Zambia are a dark mystery!
No wonder Chikwanda links Africa’s poverty, misery to intellectual bankruptcy!
As for me, I ain’t going back to Zambia,hold your heads and pray for better days Zambians as you watch foolishness unfold from you leaders you elected.
It’s not intellectual bankruptcy, it it lack of morals and integrity, Chikeanda is actually a good example himself. Corruption syndrome and mindsets.
There is no place like home. It’s easier to say this when you are just getting into you prime. Home is home, but good luck if and when you achieve your desires.
Menyani if he had any relatives they need to take this case seriously.
Ask yourselves, is this what you wanted for your son? They kill him and use his death to score political points? Did they have any value for his life when he was being used to cause violence?
Get PF to answer you honestly, for the sake of your lost one.
people who killed him will answer…………..
And hopefully justice catches up with them when they answer…they should never take people who are determined to get justice for granted.
Justice delayed is justice denied, yet Jesus Christ died and forgave us for our misgivings. If we cannot accept forgiveness as humans, then we have no reason to be called God’s children. Forgiveness is a gift from God.
Just thank God he is out. But he must go into exile immediately because Sata may murder him at home. Remember we are dealing with agents of hell. Don’t expect justice. PF will kill and no one will say nyoo.
Iwe kapanga, Sata has already shown he’s patient and reasonable contrary to the perceptions of the few. He is Commander in Chief and has all the services at his fingertips. If he want them *****s, it only takes a few steps. Don’t misconstrue kindness for weakness. Sata has behaved in a way that everyone of us is shocked about. We thought he was gonna go after them children like Hakaivotela Humwine, and the false prophet in “Kano nga ebo mumba.” Micheal Sata is nobody’s fool and he’s gonna kick bemba, ngonis, mbundas, lozis, lambas together without even thinking about it. He has been in politics before and after independence and if anyone wants to start a fight with the king cobra, then be prepared for the wrath.
You sound like an agent of hell yourself, are you sure you should say that, will your bosses spare you for exposing fellow agents of hell.
And the political nonsense never stops. First, we are told that, Bauleni is a suspect. With a matter of days, we are told, Bualeni has been pick up to “assist” with investigations. Without any care to the suspect or the deceased family, the police tell us, Bauleni and a couple other people have been charged with the murder of the PF cadre.
Please, will someone tell the police that, charging anyone with murder is a serious issue. You can’t be charging poeple with murder without clear evidence. Besides, it seems, or atleast by reading this article that, DPP and police are neer on the same page.
This is so embarassing! What is going on with our legal system?
If I were Bauleni’s lawyer, I’d be seriously considering suing the government. This is a circus.
Vuto nivimasoja. Arrest silu iyi ukwa before he brings war. He sends you to protect the Litunga while all of us know that the safety of the Litunga can only be assured if Ukwa is dead. Kill ukwa and unite Zed if you are patriotic sojas. Ala switch on. As you were.
Draifishi from your language, i think we we attended the same secondary school. seriously , nakuziwa!
ati ‘as you were’ lol
How else would human being be a fish? It reminds me of chilled “a monkey brain.” You don’t want to play safety with the commander in chief. The Litunga has already warned you fellas. Dont blame the government when it comes after you.
You just confirmed my suspicion, such hatred can only be found in a candidate for hell if not already an agent. Repent before it’s too late.
Are u from chizzy metal. I was there and used that laguage almost everyday.
We Zambians must something from Abassador Bauleni saga. Under PF you can be accused of a crime that you did not commit. We thank the judiciary who saw this as it is. A politicall fight between him and Sylvia Masebo. But she already MP, no need to fight. First she bribes MMD Mwakalombe by giving a position as ambassador to Mozambique. Creating a bye election, then she wins but Ambassador Bauleni is like a shadow she cant run away from him. Cant wait for 2016.
Those who live by the sword shall die by the sword. Obviously Menyani was a violent man. As a result, he met with a violent death. I think there is a lesson in there for all of us!!
PF nonsense,they killed there own and what to blame UPND..malabishi.I hope ukwa wot fire nchito for freeing bauline…
BUT IF I CAN ASK, IS IBEX-HILL A COMPOUND? AND WHY THE LUSAKATIMES ENGLISH IS SO COMPLICATED TO READ? SOMETIMES IT SOUNDS LIKE IT IS WRITEN BY A CONGOLISE OR SOMEONE WHO STUDIED FRENCH. IT ALSO SOUNDS LIKE IT IS WRITEN IN A HURRY OR BY A DRUNKERED.
IS BAULEN STILL AN AMBASSADER?
There could have been some intervaton from his daughter Mable Mungomba who works in the DPP Office. Muntembo Nchito was scared of the legal battle ahead hence the dicision. This Ukwa is fond of ordering police to do wrong things with promises for promotion like the Mugabe way. There is no evidence but if it was somebody without connection, he would have perished out of ignorance . Police have been reduced to PF vigilantees but days are numbered. Its our prayer that this Ukwa is taken by the almight God before he kills all political oponents. Even this lady Kasosa with all her experience with the UN is slowly been reduced to a robort so as to be promoted dubiously like the useless and fake Dr Jere. Gentlmen days are numbered and this Ukwa will not be there to witness your suffering.
Right decision
Thanks
Bitch ass nigger trying to be white. You should be thankful we have let Dr Remmy Mushota go to his grave peacefully for he was Zambian despite having run around, something you seem to be following. ***** one and ***** two put together. Your uncle BRN Mummba who owns and runs a multi-billion oil industry tried to give you some sense and yet, elected you have chosen to continue insulting every Zambian even when your father died from “ubulwele bwa mpele tabwipaya, tutinakofe ubwa konda.” Bitch and bitch again. stinkinga ass here. You want to expose your father, for dying from what we know, bring it on. And unless your IP is Russian o r chines, let alone north korea, the government will track and get you.
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foolish you so called cochezn. why insulting the young girl who has not insulted or say bad things in her comment. i think you are one of the uneducated .*****s around. and why talk about the dead? we mwana wambwa we. ulichipuba sana. tawakwata amano.
The blood of the murdered guy is on the head of Ukwa, sata. If God does not react, the gods will definately do so
Which gods, we only Worship 1 God, Jehovah the creator of all things. The blood is on Sata surely how? Bring your evidence, then Sata shall be arrested, he is certainaly not above the law. Even the gentleman who was accused of this has been freed, which means he is innocent, no substantial evidence. Bloggers think before you say anythng, ukulandalanda fye tekusuma. The police should investigate this murder and bring the culprit to books, we are watching this space for the police to solve the puzzle….Bwana Jere show us what you have got, we cannot have criminals killing people becoz of their political views, or is there something more than what meets the eye here? Think out side the box, don’t just look at political motive only, look at other things as well, his way of life.
If I was a relative of Bauleni, I would start annoucing at program “Mbila sha bulanda”, that people from the village should start traveling to Lusaka and gather in Ibex.
It’s naive and extremely dangerous to tempt a fight you cannot win. It’s very foolish to endanger a whole group of people, in the name of bravery. Thanks to the Litunga for being a realist and a leader with the heart of his people at heart. We are behind you bo Imwiko.
The police operate professionally within the confines of law. According to judjes rure no. 1 gives power to the police interview ANY PERSON WHETHER SUSPECTED OR NOT and during that interview he’s warned and cationed,UPND lawyer knows that. She is ignorant that the police do not report to lawyers during their operations. I pray that the actual murderers will face the law
The decision is that the DPP has declined to prosecute the suspect, who happened to have been a Mr. Baulen ( a senior UNPD member). Reasons pertaining to the refusal to prosecute could range from insufficient evidence or due to tempering of evidence or contaminated evidence. Mr. Bauleni still does have legal recourse in that he can bring about charges against the Minister of Home Affairs for false arrest or wrongful detention. His human rights such as the freedom of movement, freedom of association etc. were disregarded by the arresting officers on the day in question. He must also added civil charges on top of criminal charges against the employer of the arresting officers ( the Ministry of Home Affairs) and also against the foot soldiers.Viva my brother HH, one blood and one family,UNPD
What has one blood gat to do with this case? I liked the way you brought out the facts, but the ending goes into blood again, see bringing out tribal sentitments. Huh, The DPPoffice is for all Zambians and the stand the office took in this case of Mr. Baulen was very professional and non partisan, tells us that UKwa as you call him has no interference in the judicial system. Yes Baulen can go ahead and sue now for damages, that’s his right. As for the Police, let them hunt down the real killer now, thats their real job now. There is a criminal moving around, no man, woman and children are safe now, find him/her let them face the law.
The argument here is not about the police’s conduct in terms of interviewing a suspect or a witness and informing the aforesaid about their legal rights before they are interviewed or informing their legal representative/s about their/his/her clients would be police interview, but the act of effecting an arrest of a citizen whose level of involvement in a criminal act is not clearly defined in relation to the evidence held the first arm of the criminal justice (the police) is the cream of this discourse. It is clear that the arrest of brother Bauleni is a product of a discursive construction concocted by the headless mulfunctioning PF regime in a desperation to discredit my brothers and sisters. PF is just a blimp on our radar screen and it is a non-entity.
We are also worried about the other suspects who are still in custody. With such latest develoments we can only hope that the state evidence has collapsed so far and this circus should come to an end. This vindicates our consistence that these pro Sata detectives have been concocting evidence all along, not building up evidence against the real perpetrators of the criminal act itself. Let the other suspects be freed so that they can rejoin their own families and their UNPD comrades in lieu of languishing in stinking inhumane prisons. Viva comrades, viva UNPD
@Think not#18
In the first sentence, I meant to say that “…not clearly defined in relation to the evidence held by the first arm of the criminal justice system (the police)…” Earlier on I omitted “by” and “system” thus I have inserted the two words in seperate inverted open and closed qomas
level headedness is important when dealing with serious allegations such as these,police do your work and give us results through the courts on who killed Menyani…Draifish your Langauge is a little too STRONG for this age , tone down maybe chizzy metal yes was there too, but i choose what to write,switch on iye…….
The culprits who killed Zulu are well known, but the PF chose to accuse the innocent souls. The credible truth emerged immediately Zulu was murdered, when the Police attributed his death to PF intra-party squabbles as they shared the money. It was premature for a Republican President of all Zambians to point fingers at the opposition and order the Police to arrest anyone at random in the vicinity of Rufunsa. It is high time PF cleaned up its own mess to correct its morals. The killer of Menyani Zulu is in their own midst, and a special team of well-trained CIDs can easily apprehend the killer. Every Zambian has a right to his/her life.
NUmber 11. He is not an ambassador, but they never lose that title. thats wat it is
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Compare Sata Ukwa to William Banda, Banda is an angle. HH is the next Zambian president, i regret voting for a mentally retarded man for state house.
#26 this is the kind of blogging we all should avoid, lets point out particular instances that need attention and maybe best solutions..not our wild assumptions or display of anger on this page