Police say the former Petauke MP is in Zambia and that further details will be released in due course.
Key Takeaways
- Police have announced the apprehension of former Petauke MP Emmanuel Jay Banda.
- The 16 October statement says he is in Zambia awaiting formal arrest and charging.
- Police have not yet provided details of the circumstances or charges.
The Zambia Police Service says former Petauke Member of Parliament Emmanuel Jay Banda has been apprehended and is in the country awaiting formal arrest and charging.
Police Public Relations Officer Chipo Kaitisha announced the development in a statement dated Friday, 16 October 2026.
The statement said police would provide further details on the matter in due course.
Further details awaited
Police did not specify where or when Banda was apprehended, the circumstances of his return to Zambia or the charges he would face.
The announcement describes his status as awaiting formal arrest and charging. It does not announce that either process has been completed.
ZNBC also reported the police announcement, citing Kaitisha’s statement.
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