POLICE FORMALLY CHARGE MUMBI PHIRI WITH A NONEBILABLE OFFENCE
Police in Kawambwa have formally slapped former Patriotic Front (PF) Deputy Secretary General Mumbi Phiri with aggravated robbery charge.
The charge is not billable meaning Mumbi has to stay in police custody during the entire period of trial.
She was arrested from Lusaka and moved to Kawambwa where the offence is alleged to have been committed.
Mumbi a former Lawmaker is accused to have stolen K20,000 and a mobile phone when she confronted Green Economy Minister, Mike Mposha.
She spent 376 days in prison when she was charged of murder.
She spent the days in Mongu jail the entire period of trial. On the day of judgement the state entered a nolle.
ARREST OF MUMBI PHIRI – AGGRAVATED ROBBERY FOLLOW-UP REPORT
January 9, 2025
The Zambia Police Service wishes to inform the public of the latest developments in the case of aggravated robbery reported on December 18, 2024 by Male Baldwin Chilambikwa, aged 28, of Katungulu Village, Chief Mushota, Kawambwa District. Mr. Chilambikwa, reported that his Infinix cellphone, valued at K3,800=00 and cash amounting to K20,000=00 were stolen from him by Male Peter, other names not known, suspected to be from the Tonse Alliance team, and who was in the company of Mrs. Mumbi Phiri.
The incident is allegedly to have occurred on December 18, 2024 at approximately 18:00 hours at Chisheta Primary School in Kawambwa District. On the material date, the complainant was in the company of the Minister of Green Economy and Environment, Honourable Mike Mposha MP and other UPND cadres checking on their members when they were confronted by a team from the Tonse Alliance, led by Mumbi Phiri, aged 55, of Plot 32A, Waterfalls, Chongwe District of Lusaka Province.
The confrontation arose from allegations by Mumbi Phiri that the UPND team was collecting voter’s cards from members of the public in collaboration with the ECZ. Amid the confusion, another suspect Peter, other names not known, attacked the complainant with a Taser gun, causing him to fall to the ground.
While incapacitated, the suspect grabbed the complainant’s cellphone and the cash, which had been provided by the Honourable Minister for fuel. Following the incident, a docket of aggravated robbery was opened, and investigations were launched.
Police in Kawambwa have today January 9, 2025 formally charged and arrested Mrs. Mumbi Phiri, aged 55, for the offence of Aggravated Robbery, contrary to Section 294(1) of the Penal Code Act Chapter 87 of the Laws of Zambia. This arrest comes after investigations revealed her involvement in the incident, jointly acting with others unknown.
Mrs. Mumbi Phiri is currently detained at Kawambwa Police Station and is awaiting her court appearance. Investigations are ongoing to apprehend her accomplice, identified only as Male Peter, and any other individuals involved in this case.
The Zambia Police Service reiterates its commitment to ensuring that justice is served in all reported cases. We strongly condemn all forms of violence and criminality and urge the public to report any further information related to this matter to law enforcement authorities.
Rae Hamoonga
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER