MORE ARRESTS. SECURITY ON HIGH ALERT AS LAWYER TRIES TO FLEE
Security agencies have been placed on high alert following attempts to subvert “the people’s will” through unlawful means and force.
On the night of 13th August 2026, Zambia Police, acting on a public tip-off, led a joint operation in Kabulonga, Lusaka to apprehend suspected militia and persons of interest.
According to Secretary to Cabinet Patrick Kangwa, some of those targeted were linked to foreign nationals and illegal military training camps — a serious threat to national security.
What was found:
High-grade military weapons, ammunition, and materials for armed insurrection.
What happened:
Suspects opened fire on law enforcement, leading to an exchange of fire.
Some were arrested. Others fled and are being pursued.
Those in custody include:
Mr. George Chisanga
Dr. Bishop Trevor Mwamba
Mr. Simon Phiri
Mr. Richard Banda
Mr. Francis Mulenga
Mr. Patrick Mwansa
All 11 face various criminal charges and are in lawful custody at Lusaka police stations. Families and lawyers will be granted access.
Also found at the scene: Mr. Brian Mundubile, Presidential Candidate for NURP, and senior members of certain political parties.
This morning, officers also thwarted an escape attempt by Mr. Jonas Zimba of Makebi Zulu & Partners law firm.
JONAS ZIMBA TRIES SUSPICIOUSLY LEAVE ZAMBIA VIA VICTORIA FALLS BOARDER WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF IMMIGRATION OFFICER.
LIVINGSTONE, August 17, 2026.— An immigration officer from Livingstone, identified as Masheke Masheke, attempted to help lawyer Jonas Zimba leave Zambia through the Victoria Falls Border into Zimbabwe in the early hours of Monday.
The incident happened between 01:00 and 02:00 hours when Masheke accompanied Zimba to the Victoria Falls Border and attempted to facilitate his departure from the country.
An immigration officer who was on duty checked Zimba’s passport and recognised him. The officer then approached Zimba to establish why he was attempting to leave the country.
However, when the immigration officer went to speak to him, Zimba reportedly drove away from the border and left the scene.
The immigration officer who had accompanied Zimba remained at the border and was subsequently taken into the hands of his superiors for questioning.
Zimba is a lawyer and also serves as an accredited official of the NRPUP at the National Results Centre in Lusaka, where he is representing the party during the ongoing electoral process.
The incident has drawn attention at the Victoria Falls Border as authorities establish the circumstances surrounding Zimba’s attempted departure and the involvement of the immigration officer.