20/01/2026
ZAMBIA POLICE SERVICE
PRESS STATEMENT
ARREST OF HONOURABLE MILES BWALYA SAMPA
Lusaka, January 20, 2026 โ The Zambia Police Service has formally charged and arrested Honourable Miles Bwalya Sampa, aged 55, of Leopards Hill, Nyumba Yanga, Lusaka, for the offence of Transmission of Unsolicited or Deceptive Communication, contrary to Section 19(1)(d) of the Cyber Crimes Act No. 4 of 2025.
The arrest follows a complaint lodged on 19th January 2026 at Lusaka Central Police Station by Mr. Raphael Phiri, aged 53, a Corporate Affairs Officer at the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ), acting on behalf of the Commission.
It is alleged that on 15th January 2026, Honourable Sampa did transmit false information, claiming that a fake polling station had been opened along Ring Road in Lusaka.
The suspect remains in custody awaiting a court appearance.
The Zambia Police Service reaffirms its commitment to upholding the law impartially and thoroughly investigating all reported matters.
Issued by:
Chipo Kaitisha
Deputy Public Relations Officer
Zambia Police Service