28/04/2026
PRESS STATEMENT
ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENT INVOLVING POLICE MOTORBIKE
April 28, 2026 – The Zambia Police Service in Lusaka recorded a road traffic accident involving a Zambia Police Service motorbike and a private motor vehicle, resulting in slight injuries.
The accident occurred on Monday, 27 April 2026, around 23:00 hours, along Mosi-oa-Tunya Road, opposite Puma Filling Station.
Involved was Inspector Kwibisa Mbuye, 39, of Lusaka, who was riding a Zambia Police BMW motorbike, registration number ZP 3050. He sustained slight injuries and was rushed to Maina Soko Military Hospital, where he is receiving treatment.
The motorbike had its front end extensively damaged.
Also involved was Madalitso Phiri, 42, of Chalala, Lusaka, who was driving a Nissan Mitsuoka, registration number BAB 5514. The driver escaped unhurt.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the accident occurred when the driver of the Nissan Mitsuoka cut in front of the oncoming police motorbike, resulting in a collision.
The motor vehicle has been impounded and awaits examination.
Madalitso Phiri has been formally charged and arrested with the following offences:
1.Dangerous driving, contrary to Section 155 (1) and (2) of the Road Traffic Act No. 11 of 2002.
2.Driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or alcohol, contrary to Section 157 (1) of the Road Traffic Act No. 11 of 2002.
3.Driving a motor vehicle without a road licence/tax, contrary to Section 30 (1) and (2) of the Road Traffic Act No. 11 of 2002.
4.No fitness certificate, contrary to Section 23 (1) of the Road Traffic Act No. 11 of 2002.
5.No third-party compulsory insurance, contrary to Section 86 (1) and (2) of the Road Traffic Act No. 11 of 2002.
He is expected to appear in court soon.
Issued by:
Godfrey Chilabi
Public Relations Officer