ZAMBIA: Police authority in Zambia has unearthed a plot to allegedly harm President Hakainde Hichilema using black magic.
Two people among them a Mozambican have since been arrested while a brother to former Petauke Member of Parliament Emmanuel Banda is on the run.Jasten Candune, a Mozambican and Leonard Phiri have been apprehend after being found in possession of assorted charms, including a live chameleon, and are alleged to be practicing witchdoctors.
“The suspects were found in possession of assorted charms, including a live chameleon, and are alleged to be practicing witchdoctors.
“Preliminary investigations have revealed that they were engaged by Nelson Banda who is currently on the run, the younger brother of Emmanuel Jay Banda.
“Their purported mission was to use charms to harm the Head of State, His Excellency President Hakainde Hichilema,” Police spokesperson Rae Hamoonga has stated.
He said the suspects disclosed that an initial payment of K16, 500.00 was made out of an agreed K30,000.00 as an advance payment. The full amount promised after the execution of their mission was K2,000,000.00.
“The suspects are currently in police custody and will appear in court soon. The Zambia Police Service reiterates its commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring the safety and security of all citizens.The public is urged to report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station,”Mr Hamoonga said.
The pair has been formally jointly arrested and charged for offenses of Professing knowledge of witchcraft, Possession of charms, and Cruelty to wild animals.
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