Police detained Brian Mundubile at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport and later moved him to Ibex Police Station in Lusaka, where he was held and questioned for several hours as legal representatives sought clarity on the basis of the action.
Mundubile was intercepted while preparing to leave the country and subjected to extended interrogation at the airport before being transported to Ibex police. At the time of his detention, no immediate charge had been publicly confirmed, with those present indicating that lawyers were expected to engage authorities to establish the grounds of the case.
By the time he arrived at Ibex, activity around the station had intensified, with supporters and political figures gathering outside while awaiting updates. The situation remained fluid, with information emerging primarily through those who had access to him during and after the initial questioning.
Accounts relayed from the scene indicate that the interrogation focused on individuals Mundubile had allegedly interacted with, including regional political figures and traditional leaders. Among the names referenced during questioning were figures such as Moses Katumbi, alongside mentions of traditional authorities and locations in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Binwell Mpundu, speaking from Ibex Police Station, said Mundubile had been intercepted at the airport and questioned for several hours before being brought to the facility, where further interrogation was expected to continue.
He said that at the time of the initial detention, those present were not aware of any specific charge, adding that legal representatives would provide direction once they had engaged with law enforcement.
Mpundu stated that the situation had drawn concern among those gathered, noting that supporters had assembled at the station in solidarity as they awaited clarity on the matter.
Mutotwe Kafwaya also addressed the situation, stating that he was concerned by the nature of the questions posed during interrogation. He said Mundubile had been asked about whether he had communicated with certain individuals, including figures outside Zambia.
Kafwaya questioned whether interactions with specific individuals could form the basis of police action, adding that there was a need for clarity on what constitutes grounds for such questioning. He said authorities needed to explain the basis upon which Mundubile had been stopped and interrogated.
The sequence of events interception, extended questioning, and continued detention without immediate public confirmation of a charge has shaped how the case is being followed. Attention has centred on both the substance of the questioning and the process through which the detention has been handled.
Public commentary circulating alongside the incident has framed the episode within a broader concern about the order in which such actions occur. The commentary points to a situation in which questioning appears to precede a clearly defined offence, raising questions about how investigations are initiated and conducted.
It further highlights that when interrogation centres on associations and contacts rather than a stated allegation, the distinction between inquiry and inference becomes a focal point of concern. These views have not been presented as part of the official position but have formed part of the wider public response to the developments.
By evening, the situation remained unresolved, with Mundubile still at Ibex Police Station and no formal public update issued on the exact nature of the case. Lawyers were expected to provide further guidance once engagements with authorities progressed
Zambia is slowly, but surely turning into a police state dictatorship. Very soon we will be like Uganda with a museveni at the helm. The more zambian continue to tolerate this kind of behaviour by the government, the more they will become more daring in taking away more freedom from the people. Take a moment to ponder you people in zambia.
Swallow saliva before you cross a one-log bridge for it is a one way kikikiki.
I’m not politically aligned but this story sounds familiar, is it a staged detention or interception?
Zambia has never resorted to a police state; only those with cases to answer are held accountable.
If you engage in any suspicious activities, the law will take action against you.
Zambia is a Republic that operates under the rule of law, in contrast to the previous administration characterized by corruption.