Nkombo to Face Lusaka Police Over Alleged Warrantless Search of Mazabuka Home
LUSAKA, June 11 — Former Local Government Minister Gary Nkombo has said he will voluntarily present himself to police in Lusaka this morning to demand an explanation over an alleged attempt by officers to search his Mazabuka residence without a warrant.
Nkombo confirmed he would report to police at 07:00 hours, saying he wants clarity on what prompted officers to seek access to his home and what they were looking for. Its known if has been by press time.
“I will be there at seven in the morning so they can explain what they want,” he told Diamond TV.
The former minister said the attempted search took place while he was away from the property and that officers failed to produce a search warrant. He also expressed concern that individuals previously connected to his political campaign structures may still have access to the residence, raising questions about what may have occurred there during his absence.
“I don’t know if they could have left anything there,” he said.
Nkombo also referenced a separate earlier incident in which his property was tear-gassed, with supporters present at the time affected by the gas. He said the latest development has deepened his concerns about the actions being taken against him.
The former Mazabuka Member of Parliament previously served as Minister of Local Government and Rural Development before being removed from Cabinet. He subsequently attempted to reclaim the Mazabuka parliamentary seat as an independent candidate.
Beyond the immediate police matter, Nkombo used his Diamond TV interview to touch on his broader political ambitions. He said he has not ruled out aligning himself with the Tonse Pamodzi Alliance led by Brian Mundubile and indicated he would be open to a presidential run if citizens called on him to stand.
Citing the Latin phrase vox dei, vox populi — meaning “the voice of God is the voice of the people” — he stopped short of making any formal announcement regarding a presidential bid.
Police had not issued a public statement on the matter at the time of publication. The outcome of today’s meeting is expected to shed light on the purpose of the police interest in Nkombo’s property and the circumstances surrounding the attempted search.
I miss PF. My mealie meal was K120 and stable for a long time. My fuel was K17 per litre. Not excuses ati drought and yet prices since 2021 and even before the drought were high. People will vote for Gary in Mazabuka. My opinion, which normally is right. Allow the man to campaign please, we hear others are still on the ground doing the same
And some have the cheek to talk about pf and their violence/harrasment when this party is no better
If the head cannot control the body as with the previous regime that person must go
for the sake of a unified Zambia
Sue them. Maybe they just went there to steal.