Police in Namwala District have arrested a civic leader and charged him for theft by agent contrary to CAP 87 Section 276 and 272 of the laws of Zambia.
Namwala District Commissioner Wilson Siaduka confirmed the arrest of councilor Daniel Moono of Moobola ward in Chief Muchila’s area to ZANIS today.
Mr Siaduka said the Civic leader is alleged to have collected about K1.5million last year from Villagers in his area after convincing them he was arranging for the drilling of a borehole in the area.
The District Commissioner explained that after he failed to bring a drilling rig to the area the suspect bolted and went into hiding since last year.
Mr. Siaduka further said the suspect was apprehended by a vigilant neighborhood watch group who later handed him over to the police on Monday.
Mr Siaduka said the suspect who is in police custody would appear in court soon.
ZANIS
Arrest the prank and face justice, why are pipo fond of seeking ukutola fye!!
This councillor is very poor, he could not even afford to sell one ox to replace that money. He is a disgrace to say the least. What did he aim to achieve by asking for money from villagers and then go into hiding?
That is a sign of the times. Everybody is trying to get the most out of every situation, no matter what, or who get hurt in the process
VERDICT. MR MONO IS NOT A COUNCIL EMPLOYEE THERE FORE I DISMISS THE CHARGE OF THEFT OF AGENT. CONSEQUENTLY IAM ACQUITING HIM OF THE CHARGE AND I WILL NOT ENTERTAIN ANY APPEAL. GO AND CELEBRATE COUNCILLOR