POLICE PANIC, TRYING TO STOP PEOPLE FROM ESCORTING ARCHBISHOP ALICK BANDA
POLICE PANIC, TRYING TO STOP PEOPLE FROM ESCORTING ARCHBISHOP ALICK BANDA
Lusaka, Sunday, 27th September 2026.
Dr. Alick Banda Summoned
Arising from a Warn and Caution Statement recorded on Monday, 5th January 2026, His
Grace, the Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Lusaka, Dr. Alick Banda, has been invited to
appear before the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC), on Monday, 28th September 2026 in line with ongoing investigations.
The said investigations relate to the offence of being in Possession of Property reasonably
believed to have been Unlawfully obtained, pursuant to Section 319 of the Penal Code,
Chapter 87 of the Laws of the Republic of Zambia.
Particulars of the offence are that; Dr. Banda, on dates unknown, but between 22nd April
2021 and 27th December 2023, allegedly had in his possession, a blue Toyota Hilux motor
vehicle bearing Registration Number ALF 7734, being property reasonably suspected to have been unlawfully obtained from the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA).
The motor vehicle in question, forms part of a wider investigation involving approximately
22 ZRA motor vehicles alleged to have been improperly disposed of.
The broader matter has previously resulted into a conviction of other persons through the Courts of Law
During the ongoing investigations, members of the public are urged to desist from issuing
inflammatory statements as the charge against Dr. Alick Banda, relates specifically to the alleged possession of unlawfully obtained property.
Citizens are further guided that, as Dr. Alick Banda appears before Law Enforcement
Agencies, only his legal representative and appropriate persons connected with the matter will be allowed to accompany him.
In view of the foregoing, members of the public are urged to refrain from engaging in any unlawful assembly or public procession, or any other conduct that may breach the peace or contravene relevant laws.
The Zambia Police Service will take appropriate measures, in accordance with the law, to prevent unlawful conduct.
The public will be kept informed regarding the outcomes of the investigations, as and when
appropriate to do so.
Jointly issued by:
Godfrey Chilabi
Public Relations Officer
Zambia Police Service
Contact: +260 211 250289
Allan Tamba
Public Relations Officer
Drug Enforcement Commission
Contact +26095568434