Police summon Mundubile, Zulu over alleged threats to national security

POLICE have summoned National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity, (NRPUP), losing presidential candidate Brian Mundubile and his running mate Makebi Zulu for questioning over what authorities described as "alarming activities" that may threaten national security. Inspector General of Police Graphel Musamba said in a statement Thursday that an official call-out had been served on

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POLICE have summoned National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity, (NRPUP), losing presidential candidate Brian Mundubile and his running mate Makebi Zulu for questioning over what authorities described as “alarming activities” that may threaten national security.

Inspector General of Police Graphel Musamba said in a statement Thursday that an official call-out had been served on the advocates of Mr. Mundubile and Mr. Zulu, who were expected to avail them on a specified date. Mr. Musamba said the purpose of the interview was to establish the link between the two and various activities taking place in the country “which had the potential to threaten or undermine national security.” He said some of the activities were allegedly conducted on premises owned, managed, or linked to Mr. Mundubile or Mr. Zulu. The Inspector General said police were aware the duo had sought refuge under international law with a known international organisation. He said government had communicated with the organisation and assured it that the suspects were entitled to due process and fundamental human rights, and that there was no intention to harm them. Mr. Musamba disclosed that police are actively investigating crimes of terrorism and terrorist financing, which he said pose a threat to national security. He said police were likely to invite other members of the public who may have information relevant to the investigations. He urged citizens to cooperate with lawful summonses and to promptly report any suspicious activities. Mr. Musamba warned that failure to avail oneself to police, or responding with threats or violence against law enforcement, would result in “applicable laws and proportionate measures” being applied to ensure compliance. He further cautioned the public against harbouring or assisting persons of interest, saying such persons would be treated as accessories after the fact and subjected to criminal sanctions. He also warned individuals and organisations involved in financing activities of persons of interest that they could be deemed accessories. Advertisement Advertise here Reach readers inside premium article pages.

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