Petauke Central Member of Parliament, Emmanuel Jay Banda, who recently escaped from lawful custody in Zambia, has been apprehended in Harare, Zimbabwe. The announcement was made today by Home Affairs and Internal Security Minister Jack Mwiimbu during a press briefing in Lusaka.
According to Minister Mwiimbu, Banda’s dramatic escape from Chipata General Hospital, where he was under police custody, had sparked an intensive manhunt. Following credible intelligence, authorities discovered that Banda had been renting a flat in Harare. This information was relayed to Zimbabwean law enforcement, who acted swiftly to locate and detain him.
Banda was arrested on the morning of November 19, 2024, and is currently being held at a police station in Harare. Minister Mwiimbu confirmed that arrangements are underway to transport the fugitive MP back to Zambia, where he will face a series of serious charges, including aggravated robbery, attempted murder, and escaping from lawful custody.
Expressing gratitude to Zimbabwean authorities for their cooperation, Mwiimbu emphasized the significance of their role in Banda’s capture. However, the minister also addressed growing speculation on social media. Opposition figures had alleged that Banda voluntarily surrendered himself to Zimbabwean authorities after a recent ruling by Speaker of the National Assembly, Nelly Mutti. Mwiimbu dismissed these claims as baseless, asserting that the government is aware that certain individuals in Zambia facilitated Banda’s escape and aided his journey to Zimbabwe.
“The Zambian people will soon know who assisted Hon. Banda in evading justice,” Mwiimbu assured. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to uncovering the network that supported the fugitive’s flight and holding all parties accountable.
The arrest of Emmanuel Jay Banda marks a critical development in a case that has drawn national attention, with authorities keen to bring him to justice and resolve the questions surrounding his dramatic escape.
Like GBM and Kambwili, the next thing we’re going to see is JJ seriously ill in hospital and calls for his release from prosecution on compassionate grounds. Watch this space!
Obviously you right but ommited to mention a Bad Headache like Lusambo
kikiki
WHO IS GETTING THE K2M?
Why these PF things like to ran to fellow thigs the Zimbabweans?
Emmanuel Banda played well in the last two matches. Why use his name? Sue the Attorney General young man.
The fugitive is Jay Jay Banda. Legally change his name.
UPND is busy organizing a Cadre from livingi to que up for the claim
Zim Police say they havent arrested Banda!
The power of football, Zambia National Football team qualifies to the Africa cup then Jay Jay gets arrested, should Zambia qualify to the World Cup then what will happen to C.Tayali
I am not a big fan of you Mr. Jay Jay fimo fimo but don’t you know that the Zims Zims are snitches. You should have gone to rural DRC.
In fact he was betrayed by a contact who knew that he was in Harare and alerted the Zambian authorities.
Zambian journalists report on hearsay the worst on the continent busy acting like cadres go and do your job before you write up please
Jay Jay Banda is a game changer for UPND instead of improving the living standards of people’s lives it’s one of the worst things ever heard of in Zambia. Come on let’s be serious with real issues
He is a criminal……..
You want police to drop all crime cases ??..
Forwardee 2031
I am a journalist. I want this thug prosecuted because he once urinated in the mouth of a journalist!
Mr Banda will apply for political asylum because he was being persecuted by the New Doom Govt
Which is possible if we follow the developing stories.
In South Africa he could have been given assylum but he went to the wrong country. Zim only looks after tyrant Presidents not moneyless, unknown MPs faking persecution
Come on opposition, you ill advised mother to JJ Banda that should insist her son was under government custody and pleaded with them to bring her son alive. Well, some opposition will be questioned over this saga and will cry political persecution as they are doing with thefts of public assets through corruption now in jail others attending courts. Mukose with methodical fight for justice for Zambians, including those in power.
Apparently, he has escaped. You honestly think the poor Zimbabwean police can keep a fugitive that has money on the basis of ‘goodwill’ between Zambia and Zimbabwe? Amateur leadership from the UPND.
Even Kambwili was arrested in ZimZim. Fished out, then as a fugitive, sent to RSA for humanitarian medicals. Why do they go to unwelcome places? Where is Tasila? Oh, she probably chose the best method of evading them.
It’s better to run to Turkey or is it Turkiye? Pamela Gondwe is safely enjoying our money there
I yesterday went to Zimbabwe to look for this fugitive.I want to trace him and urinate in his mouth. Just like he did to my uncle.
Now its the turn for Edgar Chagwa Lungu to also feel the wrath of Zambian laws.
There is speculation that some senior UPND politicians are scheming to grab the leadership of the Party. Events: (1) Home Affairs Minister supervised the brutal transfer of the Hon. MP from a private hospital to a Military Hospital. (2) Statements on JJ Banda emanating from Parliament’s CEO, Hon. Mwiimbu and Police IG. Musamba were well-coordinated as a “trap”. (3) President HH has publicly confessed that Ministers tell him LIES. (4) Zimbabwean Police have refuted Hon. Mwiimbus’s assertion that JJ Banda had been arrested. Hence, HOW MUCH TRUTH IS BEING COMMUNICATED TO PRESIDENT HH? The JJ Banda saga is embarrassing.
Speculation runs that some senior UPND politicians are scheming to grab the leadership of the Party. Events: (1) Home Affairs Minister supervised the brutal transfer of the Hon. MP from a private hospital to a Military Hospital. (2) Statements on JJ Banda emanating from Parliament’s CEO, Hon. Mwiimbu and Police IG. Musamba were well-coordinated as a “trap”. (3) President HH has publicly confessed that Ministers tell him LIES. (4) Zimbabwean Police have refuted Hon. Mwiimbus’s assertion that JJ Banda had been arrested. Hence, HOW MUCH TRUTH IS BEING COMMUNICATED TO PRESIDENT HH? The JJ Banda saga is embarrassing.