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Who stole the Police land cruiser?Accused testifies;“I’m not sick enough to steal a police vehicle clearly labelled Zamb...
15/09/2026

Who stole the Police land cruiser?

Accused testifies;

“I’m not sick enough to steal a police vehicle clearly labelled Zambia Police,” accused tells court

The Chipata High Court has heard accused Robert Mapili, 29, deny stealing and driving away a police vehicle, saying he does not know how to drive.

Mapili, who is facing one count of aggravated robbery, made the remarks while giving his defence before Judge Ketra Walubita.

“I’m not sick enough to steal a police motor vehicle clearly labelled Zambia Police. I don’t even know how to drive a car. I have never driven one before in my entire life,” Mapili told the court.

He also denied attacking two police officers with a catapult at a roadblock along the Lundazi-Chama Road on July 17, 2025.

Mapili admitted being at the roadblock after a motorbike he was testing was impounded, but denied returning to attack the officers and driving away with the police vehicle.

During cross-examination, State Advocate Sydney Siafwa asked Mapili to try on slippers allegedly found inside the abandoned police vehicle. However, Judge Walubita ruled that the slippers did not fit him.

Earlier, arresting officer Inspector Mabiya Masumo testified that Mapili attacked two officers with catapult projectiles before allegedly driving away with the police vehicle.

The case has been adjourned to September 25, 2026, for judgment.

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15/09/2026

ZAMBIA POLICE SERVICE

PRESS STATEMENT

SUDDEN AND UNNATURAL DEATH – POLICE SERVIC HEADQUARTERS

September 15, 2026 - Zambia Police Service in Lusaka recorded an incident of a sudden and unnatural death which occurred on 14th September 2026, at around 20:45hrs at Police Service Headquarters.

Involved was Mr Daniel Banda, aged 53, Assistant Superintendent, attached to the Ballistics Unit, who shot himself using a pistol.

Brief facts are that Mr. Banda locked himself in his office around 17:00 hrs, in possession of an AK-47 r***e and a pistol, and threatened to take his own life.

Negotiations with him commenced at approximately 17:00 hours and continued until 20:45 hours, but without success. He subsequently discharged the fi***rm, shooting himself in the head.

The body has since been deposited at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) Mortuary awaiting postmortem.

Investigations have been instituted into the matter and more details will be availed in due course.

Issued by
Timothy Malumo
Assistant Public Relations Officer
Zambia Police Service

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