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Rupiah Banda Released On KR500, 000 Police Bond
Former Republican President Rupiah Banda has been released on police bond, following his arrest this morning.Mr. Banda, who appeared before a combined team of government investigation wings, has been charged with abuse of authority of office contrary to section 99 of the penal code sub 87 of the laws of Zambia.
He has been released on bond after producing two working sureties, who are MMD vice president for administration Brian Chituwo and his administrative assistance Mikatazo Wakumelo.
The former head of state has also paid KR 500, 000 in his own recognisance and will appear in the magistrate court tomorrow morning.
Speaking after his release, his lawyer Sakwiba Sikota says it is still very clear that the investigations team does not know why they are interrogating his client.
And Mr. Banda says he is ready to go through the entire process because he is a law abiding citizen.
And confirming the arrest and release of the former head of state, investigations team spokesperson Namukolo Kasumpa confirmed that Mr. Banda has also surrendered his passport.
Mrs. Kasumpa says interrogations will continue on Thursday, 4th April, 2012.
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Cha Cha Cha
March 25, 2013 at 2:45 pm
Wapya Munzi!
ShiMpundu
March 25, 2013 at 2:48 pm
AMSTERDAM WHERE ARE U?
enos_Mwale
March 25, 2013 at 2:55 pm
Total madness is when thieves are let on the loose and the due process of the law does not take place. Let HE MR RB Banda be declared innocent or guilty by our courts of law without undue interference from anyone. HE Mr RB interfered with Chiluba’s case. He confessed to doing that. He denied us Zambians an appeal to the supreme court in that highly questionable aquital in the Jones Chinyama Judgement.
THE ONE
March 25, 2013 at 2:56 pm
the is time for everything
mike
March 25, 2013 at 2:57 pm
it looks like our pay as you TAX money has started coming back to the government.
Callboy Lusaka
March 25, 2013 at 2:59 pm
Does the Police ever surrender this money to the state/government. We are in serious need of a toilet here in town center. Maybe they can help us by building some public toilets from that KR500,000. It is a tough job for us who work in bus stations.
kalulumpunga
March 25, 2013 at 4:18 pm
Kwena baice mulanya!
Faston Mwanza
March 25, 2013 at 3:05 pm
Politicians old ways of diverting our attention to
RB we need u to deliver on promises..how can corruption fight corruption? Justice minister , defence minister, DPP etc. wanting..Zambians let wake up..they think we are fools.
BC Lombe
March 25, 2013 at 3:10 pm
This is a good thing for Zambia, we are proving to the world that no one is above the law in our country just like in most developed countries such as France and Italy. Rupia must be prosecuted for the wrong things he did while in office until proved innocent.
HEADMAN
March 25, 2013 at 3:34 pm
The arrest and prosecution of our dear former president is not persecution as many people are thinking.This will definitely clear his name of the allegations which we heard from the minister of justice.The mpundu’s account,oil deal etc are serious issues which the Zambian people want to know.AM APPEALING TO ECONOMIC VAMPIRE AMSTERDAM TO STAY AWAY FROM THESE ISSUES AS HE WILL LOOSE EVEN THE LITTLE RESPECT HE HAS REMAINED WITH.ZAMBIA HAS VERY QUALIFIED LAWYERS WHO ARE DEFENDING OUR FORMER PRESIDENT
Bishop
March 25, 2013 at 3:54 pm
The battle is being fault very fast. Its like they are so determined to win it and pin the enemy down.
Mulundu
March 25, 2013 at 4:05 pm
Mr. Rupiah, You saved FTJ, now Save yourself too.
Fully Rebased chishala
March 25, 2013 at 4:22 pm
RB,PRESIDENT FOR ALL ZAMBIANS.
wivwa papo
March 25, 2013 at 4:24 pm
Judge not so that you may not be judged
Fully Rebased chishala
March 25, 2013 at 4:26 pm
RUPHIA BWEZANI,2013,we will bwezela you your presidence.RB,president for all zambians.
xxx
March 25, 2013 at 4:26 pm
Gage the Gorrila please!!!! am very happy that the old fool has started paying back our stolen money
P3T3R
March 25, 2013 at 4:28 pm
There is time for everything RB. Sata’s time is also coming. So sorry
Rupiah Banda
March 25, 2013 at 4:49 pm
Niggaz leave me alone amambala imwe……sinabe kantu
Big Daddy
March 25, 2013 at 5:16 pm
In future let’s strenghthen checks and balances and procedures that can get a sitting president impeached and punished for abuse of office. Let’s nip bad practices in the bud before a situation turns into evil malignant cancer. Where are we when all these things are happening? Most of you have enjoyed the proceeds.
Show Off
March 25, 2013 at 6:59 pm
“Chaona munzako…..? Nshapwilikishe! Wynter Kabimba’s ending will be very bad.
Muntu
March 25, 2013 at 7:29 pm
More money in the govmet, he must pay back the cost he spend to mobile hospital.
jinx
March 25, 2013 at 7:37 pm
Yakosa
Rupiah Bwezani Banda
March 25, 2013 at 7:49 pm
Elo -Bafikala imwe “ubomba mwibala alya mwibala”.Its a shame we can not all be presidentsM
I had my chance so let the next one partake also of the fruits.
Ba shetani imwe.muzafa bosauka.
kleptocrats
March 25, 2013 at 9:34 pm
Banda has been accused of misappropriating more than $11m during his three years in office
Ba
March 25, 2013 at 10:23 pm
Ok!!!!!
Twiumfwako
March 26, 2013 at 12:53 am
Aleseka ifya bufi mukati nalila mudala. He is saying, “ASata napapata nikululukileni koniiiiiiii. Monga zina langa nizabweza lupiya lonse lwamene ninabaaaa. Iiiiiii, iiiiiiiiii, sinizakabwezapooooo!”
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