Zambian police reported that a former transport minister was killed during a raid at the residence of the main opposition leader last week. This incident occurred just one day after elections that were marred by allegations of irregularities. The circumstances surrounding both the raid and the elections have raised concerns regarding accountability and the integrity of the political process in Zambia.
14 and returned fire when they were shot at, the police said in a statement Wednesday. Mutotwe Kafwaya, who served as transport minister from 2019 to 2021, was fatally wounded. Restricted military-version automatic Uzi weapons and five AK-47 rifles were seized during the operation, the police said. 13 — the day of the election.
The evidence is undergoing “detailed investigation and forensic examination to establish their ownership, source, intended use and possible connection to the alleged offenses under investigation, including treason,” the authorities said. The government previously said the raid took place on Aug. Mundubile earlier this week rejected what he called “outrageous allegations” that his team were plotting an insurrection or were a threat to state security. He said his group had evidence of electoral irregularities and will challenge the election outcome in court.
A Joint Task Force team carried out the operation on Aug. Security forces raided opposition leader Brian Mundubile’s home last week after the presidential vote.
Any petition must come within 7 days of the results announcement, and the court then has 14 days to hear and determine the matter, according to Zambian law.
