Govt Confirms Arrest Of 11 Suspected Militia In Kabulonga Operation

A joint team of Zambia Police and other law enforcement agencies apprehended 11 suspected militia and persons of interest during an operation conducted on the night of 13th August 2026 at a premises in Lusaka’s Kabulonga area. According to a statement issued by Secretary to the Cabinet Patrick Kangwa, the operation was conducted following a […]

A joint team of Zambia Police and other law enforcement agencies apprehended 11 suspected militia and persons of interest during an operation conducted on the night of 13th August 2026 at a premises in Lusaka’s Kabulonga area.

According to a statement issued by Secretary to the Cabinet Patrick Kangwa, the operation was conducted following a tip-off from members of the public, and that the persons of interest had been under surveillance over the last few years and more recently in the last few months.

He said some of the individuals involved were connected to military plans involving foreign nationals and illegal military training camps, thus posing a serious threat to state security.

Mr. Kangwa stated that the individuals were found in possession of high-grade military weapons, ammunition and other materials for use in armed insurrection.

He said the operation resulted in the seizure of restricted high-grade military weapons and the apprehension of suspected members of the militia and other persons found at the scene, while others fled and their whereabouts are unknown.
Mr. Kangwa added that during the operation, occupants of the premises fired shots at law enforcement agents, which resulted in an exchange of fire.

He has disclosed that among the 11 persons apprehended and facing various criminal charges are Mr. George Chisanga, Dr. Bishop Trevor Mwamba, Mr. Simon Phiri, Mr. Richard Banda, Mr. Francis Mulenga and Mr. Patrick Mwansa, all of whom are held in lawful custody at various police stations in Lusaka.

Mr. Kangwa said others found on the scene were senior members of certain political parties in Zambia, and that NRPUP Presidential candidate Mr. Brian Mundubile was also found on the scene.

He said the suspects have been charged and access will be given to their families and their lawyers, adding that investigations are ongoing and the nation will be kept updated accordingly.

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