Bulldozer was attempting to interfere with witnesses, ACC explains arrest
By Daily Star Reporter
5/3/2022 1:11:01 PM
The Anti- Corruption Commission (ACC) has charged and arrested former Lusaka Province Minister Bowman Lusambo for attempting to interfere with a Witness.
ACC Spokesperson Queen Chibwe said in a statement that Lusambo 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.
Details in the three counts are that the Kabushi “Bulldozer,” on dates unknown but between 7th February 2022 and 7th April 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.
“Mr. Lusambo has since been detained and will appear in court soon,” Chibwe said.
ACC Spokesperson Queen Chibwe said in a statement that Lusambo 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.
Details in the three counts are that the Kabushi “Bulldozer,” on dates unknown but between 7th February 2022 and 7th April 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.
“Mr. Lusambo has since been detained and will appear in court soon,” Chibwe said.