The Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) has stated that an abandoned house and several motor vehicles recovered in Lusaka’s Libala Stage 4 do not belong to former president Edgar Lungu.
The development follows a verification exercise conducted by the commission on Monday after receiving reports from members of the public بشأن a suspected abandoned property.
According to a statement issued by DEC public relations officer Allan Tamba, officers visited House Number 12 along Mbila Street, where they discovered six motor vehicles parked within the premises under unclear ownership. The vehicles include a white Toyota Land Cruiser, a white Toyota Mark II, two Toyota Corollas, a Toyota Axio, and an unregistered Toyota Cresta.
Other items recovered from the property include 12 new R17 wheels, two laptop bags, a generator set, a loudspeaker, a suitcase, and a box containing company documents.
Tamba said assertions circulating on some media platforms suggesting the properties belong to the former president are unfounded, noting that investigations are still ongoing.
The commission has since secured the vehicles and other items as it continues efforts to establish the rightful owner of the property. DEC has also urged members of the public to verify information before sharing it, warning that unverified claims may cause unnecessary panic and stress.
However, lawyers representing Dalitso Lungu have disputed the commission’s claims, stating that the property and items were neither abandoned nor illegally kept.
In a statement posted on the law firm’s Facebook page, lawyer Isaac Simbeye said their client was shocked by DEC’s actions, alleging that officers forcibly entered the secured residence and removed vehicles without a warrant.
Simbeye stated that none of the seized properties were abandoned, adding that all vehicles and items were securely stored and showed no signs of vandalism.
He further said Dalitso Lungu has consistently cooperated with law enforcement agencies, honouring all summons and facilitating inspections when requested.
The lawyer alleged that despite this cooperation, DEC officers conducted what he described as an “overnight raid” and failed to produce a search warrant when asked.
He added that officers proceeded with their actions even after being informed that the matter involving the vehicles is already before the Court of Appeal.
According to the lawyer, documents in their possession indicate that the property belongs to the late former president and that all property rates were fully paid as of February 26, 2026, disputing claims that the house was abandoned.
The family has maintained that there was nothing concealed at the property and that the matter is already before the courts.
Meanwhile, DEC said the vehicles have been secured and investigations into the ownership of the property are ongoing, with the public expected to be informed once inquiries are concluded.
