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Zambias Captain Solo Dies
CONVICTED mastermind of the October 28, 1997 failed coup Stephen Lungu, alias Captain Solo, has died.He died on Saturday 11.
Steven Lungu 50 died at the Kanyama Clinic around 11: 00 hours after a long battle with TB. His is survived by three children.
Captain Steven Lungu with his sons Chibale 20 years, right, Charles 19 yrs and Palasa 15 years at Church servise in Lusaka great East Road, waterfalls- 02-01 -2011
“Captain Solo died around 11:00 hours after being rushed to the clinic in the morning. His body is laying at University Teaching Hospital,” he said.
The funeral is being held at plot 116/99 in Kanyama. Burial arrangements will be announced later.
In 1997, Capt Solo together with the late Captain Chiti attempted to overthrow the then second Republican President Dr. Fredrick Chiluba from Power. Capt Solo sentenced to death.
However, late president Levy Mwanawasa Commuted Capt Solo’s sentence to 20 Years while other officers who were coerced by their superiors were handed 10 year sentences.
Of The 54 people convicted, four died in custody and Zambia’s Supreme Court acquitted 10 others.
He was released in 2010 on humanitarian grounds by former president Rupiah Banda.
Capt Solo’s health has been deteriorating since his release from prison leading to his death.
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on August 12, 2012. Filed under LATEST NEWS.
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kay
August 12, 2012 at 7:48 am
R.I.P captain lungu
Pule1
August 12, 2012 at 7:52 am
Rest in peace! Captin
Candela
August 12, 2012 at 8:05 am
Rest in peace soldier.
SUBILIKA
August 12, 2012 at 8:19 am
They killed hm whilst in prison. Thts y tht place is nt good. MHSRIP.
Koswe
August 12, 2012 at 8:39 am
Too bad strongman capt
Lance
August 12, 2012 at 8:47 am
Go well captain. It’s good you reconciled with FTJ though you were right about him.
pd
August 12, 2012 at 8:48 am
REST in internal peace BIG MAN
DN
August 12, 2012 at 8:58 am
Rest in peace Captian Solo (strong Man)
pamjay
August 12, 2012 at 9:00 am
Go well captain,u were a man out of billion men. M.Y.S.R.I.P.
James
August 12, 2012 at 9:20 am
May you rest in peace ba captain. Twakulamibukisha pafyomwatilimwine ubuteko bwabapompwe in sure he qualifies a state funeral since he for some minutes served in government. Katusheni pafwabantu pashalabantu. My condolences to the family. Wishing you Gods guidance, protection and strength. We are together in spirit brothers and sisters.
pavel
August 12, 2012 at 9:29 am
may your soul rest in internal peace,you were good commander.may God Almighty guide and protect his family in this time of trying.
mks4
August 12, 2012 at 9:31 am
ok
Chimsitu
August 12, 2012 at 9:31 am
Bo baba mambo rest in peace. You reconciled with the people who felt offended and may your soul rest in peace
LEEJEE
August 12, 2012 at 9:45 am
MGRHS’May God Rest His Soul’
and comfort his family.
We mourn together in Jesus’name.
Amlie
August 12, 2012 at 9:53 am
MHSRIP
umu bemba nkonko
August 12, 2012 at 9:54 am
sendameni umutende shikulu.muchibote chawa lesa!
Watchman
August 12, 2012 at 9:55 am
Rest in peace soldier,what u said was right,and today it haunts us.wish u succeded.nga limbi ka order mufintu.zambia out of order.
mwalema
August 12, 2012 at 9:56 am
Rest in peace
Bric Brac
August 12, 2012 at 10:27 am
Capt’n, the body is tired, your spirit lives on with us. You saw what many did not and your courage is legendary. Condolences to his family, let those that hate corruption be there for his children, as the saying goes, ‘like father, like son’ Capt’n stood against it and am sure his brood will follow suit. RIP Capt’n Solo!!! Aluta continua!!!!!!
Joe
August 12, 2012 at 10:45 am
I loved that guy so much,his my inspiration,one day i want to be just like him.
fyonse
August 12, 2012 at 10:57 am
U were a soldier.I mean a soldier for justice and peace. True soldiers understand this.MHSRIEP
Kamwendo
August 12, 2012 at 11:17 am
Real courageous regardless of the many fringe benefits they get. He stood fo the down troden
zulu
August 12, 2012 at 11:31 am
rest in peace captain
RB
August 12, 2012 at 11:42 am
Go well capt, may your soul rest in internal peace!sad news indeed.
delusion
August 12, 2012 at 11:57 am
I show respect to anyone who crosses over to the after live so rest in peace. However, if this guy succeeded with his plans, we’d still be counting bodies in zambia. I for one wasnt fooled by his plea of wanting to ‘save zambia from a corrupt government.’ He was after power, just like everyone else. Bunch of gullibles, see through the clouds.
gillan mutanda
August 12, 2012 at 12:27 pm
too bad
Roga Roga
August 12, 2012 at 12:34 pm
Good dat he repented 2 God and apologizd 2 o zambians 4 tension caused n 1997.Now its up 2 God himself 2 finally judge him.MYSRIP commander.
gillan mutanda
August 12, 2012 at 12:48 pm
too bad captain
Kanda Mbuzi
August 12, 2012 at 12:48 pm
Rest in eternal peace Captain,sooner or later we shall be there.
kakolwe
August 12, 2012 at 12:59 pm
Go well Yamaa! Did you leave any successor in the army?
taliban
August 12, 2012 at 1:10 pm
i hope there will be no state funeral..lol..pf
Kaesha
August 12, 2012 at 1:34 pm
May his soul rest in peace. Amen and Amen!
Wanu Ngwee
August 12, 2012 at 1:52 pm
There are times when I also think Zambia needs a dictator, but a progressive one. One that is allergic to poverty, incompetence, illiteracy, tribalism and nepotism. How can you justify a lazy and timeless cabinet and civil service after 48years of independence? Filthy government offices with no water in toilets – go to Mulungushi House and see what am talking about! Broken furniture everywhere in the corridors! This sort of culture in government can only be stopped by a soldier coz it is so deeply entrenched in the public service that no amount of reasoning with these people can ever change it…
Munalian
August 12, 2012 at 2:11 pm
R.I.P CAPTAIN….
Josh GM
August 12, 2012 at 2:29 pm
RIP man, I know you freaked me out that morning when you announced on radio “Hallo hallo this is Captain Solo, the Redemption Army has taken over the government…”, I forgave you.
Thomas chinjamba
August 12, 2012 at 3:38 pm
May His Soul Rest in Peace
Twivwa
August 12, 2012 at 4:27 pm
All things work together….R.I.P
Danderous Mind
August 12, 2012 at 10:23 pm
MYSRIP sir…..meanwhile three volleys from this HQ. 1,2,3 Salute,1,2,3 down.
chiasa
August 13, 2012 at 4:34 am
M.H.S.R.I.P
Tripoli
August 13, 2012 at 8:56 am
You deserve a state funeral MR president rest in peace.You had the heart for us.
Skibo
August 13, 2012 at 12:15 pm
Rest in piece SIr!!!
francis mulenga
August 13, 2012 at 9:34 pm
you are a real commander.rest in peace,wiil miss u.
asevu
August 21, 2012 at 11:26 am
conditions of service improved in defence after the attempt.soldiers are enjoying coz of yo courage.mysrip captain.
KENNEDY MUDENDA
August 26, 2012 at 10:54 am
MAY YO SOUL REST IN ETERNAL PEACE.I BELIEVE YOU AR ON THE RIGHT HAND OF THE THROWN OF GOD.