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POLICE have recorded a road traffic accident in which a police officer died while musician sustained serious injuries.
The accident occurred yesterday, February 14, 2026, around 16:40 hours in the Machinga area, about 12 kilometres south of Monze town.
According to preliminary investigations, the accident occurred when the driver of a Toyota Lexus improperly attempted to overtake a truck, resulting in a head-on collision with an oncoming Toyota Axio that had the right of way.
In a statement, police spokesperson said the accident involved two motor vehicles: a Toyota Lexus, registration number BLD 3803ZM, and a Toyota Axio, registration number BAD 7178.
Mr Chilabi said the Toyota Lexus was driven by Benjamin Phiri, 42, of Lilayi in Lusaka, who was driving towards Chisekesi at the time of the accident.
He said Mr Phiri sustained serious injuries and has been admitted to Monze Mission Hospital.
Mr Chilabi said a passenger in the Lexus, David Banda, 45, of Silverest Area in Lusaka, popularly known as General Ozzy,also sustained serious injuries and has been admitted to Monze Mission Hospital.
Mr Chilabi said the Toyota Axio was driven by Michael Nyirenda, 55, a police officer of Site and Service Compound in Monze District.
He said the officer sustained fatal head injuries and died on the spot.
“The body of the deceased has been deposited at Monze Mission Hospital mortuary awaiting a post-mortem examination,” he said.
Mr Chilabi said a passenger in the Toyota Axio, Mwiya Munalula, 45, a police officer of Manungu Residential Area in Monze District, sustained minor injuries.
He said Ms Munalula was treated and later discharged from Monze Mission Hospital.
“Both vehicles were extensively damaged,” Mr Chilabi said.
(Mwebantu, Sunday, 15th Februray, 2025)
Police arrest five over alleged harassment, defamation on journalist abduction claims.
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POLICE have arrested five people for allegedly harassing and humiliating a woman by publishing defamatory content accusing her of abducting and torturing a journalist.
In a statement, police spokesperson Godfrey Chilabi said a report was lodged by Idah Choongo, aged 30, of Lusaka, who complained that unknown individuals had published defamatory and harassing information about her on Facebook pages identified as Fyambe Media, Kanyama Zed TV and Kumwesu.
Mr Chilabi said investigations were immediately instituted, leading to the identification of suspects.
“On February 12, 2026, a follow-up operation led to the apprehension of five suspects, namely Silvester Kaumba, aged 42, of Kamwala South; Edwin Daka, aged 40; Chrispine Samutumwa, aged 27, of Makeni Villa, Lusaka; Musheck Chinyama, aged 32; and Modrick Ngwala, aged 28. All the suspects are residents of Lusaka,” he said.
Mr Chilabi said following investigations, the suspects were formally charged with the offence of harassment and humiliation.
He said the suspects were released on police bond on the same day and are awaiting court appearance.
Mr Chilabi further refuted allegations circulating on social media suggesting that the suspects were abducted.
He said officers from the Zambia Police Service followed all established legal procedures and human rights protocols during the apprehension and processing of the matter.
“Members of the public are urged to verify information with relevant authorities and to practise responsible reporting to prevent the spread of misinformation,” Mr Chilabi said.
(Mwebantu, Saturday, 14th Februray, 2026)
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A father of Ndola is on the run after allegedly causing the death of his eight-month-old daughter during a fight with his wife.
Police spokesperson Godfrey Chilabi said a manhunt has been launched for David Zulu of Misundu Area in Ndola.
Mr Chilabi said the incident allegedly occurred on February 10, 2026, around 02:00 hours at the family residence, following a marital dispute between the suspect and his wife, the child’s mother.
He said that during the altercation, the suspect allegedly hit the infant on the head with a shovel, causing fatal injuries.
“With the help of neighbours, the child was rushed to Arthur Davison Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Police officers responded to the incident and processed the scene.
“The body of the deceased has since been deposited at Ndola Teaching Hospital Mortuary, awaiting post-mortem examination and burial,” Mr Chilabi said.
He said the motive behind the incident has not yet been established and remains under investigation.
“The suspect fled the scene and is currently on the run, with efforts underway to apprehend him,” Mr Chilabi said.
(Mwebantu, Thursday, 12th Februray, 2026)
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POLICE have charged a 44-year-old Lusaka woman with child stealing after DNA analysis proved that she is not the biological mother of a six-week-old baby allegedly abducted in Kanyama Compound last year.
The suspect, identified as Esther Musonda Phiri, is accused of stealing the infant on October 28 last year in the Mbasela area of Kanyama Compound.
In November, police apprehended Ms Phiri after she was identified as the suspect during an identification parade.
Investigations revealed that Ms Phiri allegedly renamed the child “Jenipher Monta Mwila” and forged documents, including an Under-Five Card, which she used to falsely claim the baby as her own.
Police spokesperson Godfrey Chilabi confirmed that DNA analysis conducted by the National Forensic Science and Biometrics Department established that Ms Phiri is not the child’s mother.
Mr Chilabi said biological samples were obtained from the child, the complainant Astridah Chanda, and the suspect in line with Zambia Police Service standard operating procedures.
He said that on February 4, 2026, police received results confirming that Ms Chanda is the biological mother of the child, while Ms Phiri was conclusively excluded.
“As a result, the suspect has been formally charged with Child Stealing, contrary to Section 171(1)(a) of the Penal Code, Chapter 87 of the Laws of Zambia,” Mr Chilabi said.
He added that investigations into additional charges of Forgery, contrary to Section 347, and Uttering False Documents, contrary to Section 352 of the Penal Code, in relation to the falsified Under-Five Card, are ongoing.
Mr Chilabi confirmed that the child remains under the temporary care of the Department of Social Welfare pending the outcome of court proceedings.
(Mwebantu, Tuesday, 10th Februray, 2026)
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Police officer dies, musician General Ozzy injured in Monze road accident.
