Police have arrested former Chavuma Member of Parliament Victor Lumayi for allegedly going armed in public at a nomination centre in Zambia’s North-Western Province.
According to Zambia Police spokesperson Godfrey Chilabi, officers apprehended Lumayi on May 24 at approximately 17:30 hours in Chavuma District.
In a statement issued to the media, Chilabi said the suspect allegedly entered the Chavuma District Council offices on May 20 around 08:30 hours while carrying a firearm during parliamentary nominations for Chavuma Constituency. The premises were being used by the Electoral Commission of Zambia as an official nomination centre.
Police allege that Lumayi entered the venue without lawful authority while armed, causing fear and alarm among members of the public. Officers reportedly recovered a Taurus pistol and 14 rounds of ammunition from him.
Lumayi is currently in police custody and is expected to appear before court soon.
In a separate incident, police in Kalumbila District arrested Redson Sisala, 45, for allegedly going armed in public at the Kalumbila Town Council Civic Centre during parliamentary and mayoral nominations.
Chilabi said the incident occurred between 13:30 and 14:00 hours on May 21 at a civic centre being used by the Electoral Commission as a nomination venue. Police allege that Sisala openly carried a firearm at the centre, causing panic and disrupting proceedings.
Officers recovered a 9mm Girsan pistol and 10 rounds of ammunition from the suspect. Sisala has since been released on police bond pending his court appearance.
Police also arrested seven other individuals in Kalumbila District for alleged idle and disorderly conduct in connection with the same incident.
The suspects are expected to face charges under Section 178(f) of the Penal Code, Chapter 87 of the Laws of Zambia.
From which party are the arrested?
Doesn’t really matter which party as it wasn’t a wise move
self Importance I presume