By Amb Emmanuel Mwamba
Mundubile, Makebi, Given Treason “Warn and Caution”, Detained at Lusaka Central Police
Lusaka-Thursday,27th August 2026
After hours of interrogations, Police have given Warn and Caution Statement on treason charges to leading presidential candidate, Brian Mundubile and his Running Mate, Makebi Zulu.
The duo were represented by Sakwiba Sikota SC, Chifumu Banda SC and Bonaventure Mutale SC, have since been detained at Lusaka Central Police.
Earlier the United Nations surrendered the duo to Zambia Police Officers.
Under the Terms of the Agreement of the talks between United Nations Secretary General’s representative and President Hakainde Hichilema, of their release, the State pledged that they will be subjected to the rule of law and the due process of the law.
They are currently under interrogation at Law Enforcement Agencies Command Centre near civic centre.
Following the military raid at Mundubile’s home in Kabulonga, which saw the killing of former Cabinet Minister of Transport and Communications, Mutotwe Kafwaya, President Hichilema accused his main challenger of allegedly forming or harbouring a militia, with intent to overthrow the government.
Fearing for their lives, the duo sought shelter at the United Nations Buildings located on Alick Nkhata road where they have been until now.
Senior members of the Tonse-Pamodzi Alliance led by Bishop Trevor Mwamba and former law-maker, George Chisanga have been charged with treason.
Details later.
The two should not have taken refuge in the UN building in the first place. It casts them as cowardly and guilty of abandoning their followers.
Facing the law gives them a chance to redeem themselves.