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Bowman Lusambo arrested for interfering with witnesses

By ALICE NACHILEMBE
The Anti- Corruption Commission has charged and arrested former Lusaka Province Minister Bowman Lusambo for attempting to interfere with a Witness.

Mr Lusambo, 45, who is also Kabushi Member of Parliament, of Chamba Valley area in Lusaka, has been charged with three counts of attempting to interfere with a Witness contrary to section 112 (1) (b) as read with section 389 (1) of the penal code Cap 87 of the laws of Zambia.

ACC Spokesperson Queen Chibwe said details in the three counts are that, Mr Lusambo, on dates unknown but between February 7, 2022 and April 7, 2022, in order to obstruct the due course of justice did endeavor to dissuade or prevent three named persons to give evidence as witnesses
before a court of law.

Ms Chibwe said Mr Lusambo has since been detained and will appear in court soon.