Police apprehend former Kabushi Member of Parliament and Lusaka Minister Bowman Lusambo who was allegedly found hiding in the ceiling at his residence.
Lusambo was yesterday convicted for assault in absentia by the Luanshya Magistrates Court.
Magistrate Penstone Chiluba issued a bench warrant for Lusambo’s arrest.
Police Spokesperson, Rae Hamoonga in a statement says, following the recent conviction of Lusambo by the Luanshya Magistrate Court for the offence of unlawful wounding in absential, a bench warrant was issued by the court to ensure his apprehension and subsequent presentation before the Court, as required by law.
Hamoonga says in line with their duty to uphold court directives, the Zambia Police Service commenced an immediate search for Lusambo to effect the court’s order.
Today, officers successfully located and apprehended Lusambo at his residence, where he was found hiding in the ceiling, he said.
“The Zambia Police Service remains committed to enforcing the law impartially and ensuring that justice is served without fear or favor. Mr. Lusambo is now in police custody and will be presented to the court as directed by the bench warrant.
“We continue to urge the public to respect the rule of law and cooperate with law enforcement officers as we work to maintain peace, law and order in our nation.”