PF MP, Chisenga, among 12 arrested for allegedly organizing to host party official, Mundubile, in Central Province

Police in Central Province have arrested 12 individuals, including Mambilima Constituency Member of Parliament, Jean Chisenga, for the offence of Conduct Likely to Cause the Breach of Peace.

Police Spokesperson, Rae Hamoonga, confirmed the arrests in a statement issued in Lusaka on Thursday, saying the group was found unlawfully assembled at the residence of Christopher Mwenge around 20:53 hours.

He said the arrests followed a report made on October 29, 2025, prompting a joint operation by Chibombo and Liteta Police Stations.

The group was reportedly waiting to be addressed by PF presidential hopeful Brian Mundubile, who was later seen passing through the Chisamba Security Checkpoint en route to Lusaka.

“Police officers engaged the group and advised them to disperse peacefully, but they defied lawful orders and remained at the scene, prompting their apprehension,” Hamoonga said.

Those detained at Liteta Police Station include Susan Mwelwa, 64, of Katuba; Edah Chikusu, 72, of Katuba; Jean Chisenga, 36, MP for Mambilima Constituency; and Jean Chikubesho, 69, of Chibombo New Boma.

Others are Abraham Shimanimamba, 26, of Shaputa, Chipepo Rural in Kabwe; Alex Shimanimamba, 20, of Shaputa, Chipepo Rural in Kabwe; Naphtaly Chulo, 72, of Mutembea Moyo, Chadiza; and Christopher Mwenge, 50, a lawyer of Kasukwe in Kasama.

Those detained at Chibombo Police Station are Morden Musala, 65, of Shibuyunji; Austen Mumvalama, 50; Francis Cheleka, 50; and Ernest Malupande, 55, a farmer.

“All the detainees are in police custody, and their release is dependent upon payment of the Admission of Guilty fine for the offence,” Hamoonga said.

He reminded political players and the public that the right to freedom of assembly and association must be exercised within the confines of the law.

“Anyone wishing to hold a public meeting, procession, or assembly should seek prior notification from the regulating authority as stipulated under the Public Order Act,” he said.

Hamoonga emphasized that such police operations are not politically motivated but are conducted to maintain public order and security.

“The Zambia Police Service remains non-partisan, professional, and committed to upholding the rule of law. We urge all political parties and their members to liaise with the nearest police station when planning public activities,” he added.

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