Jean Chisenga,Peter Chanda Arrested

The Zambia Police Service has arrested three prominent individuals in connection with a theft case reported at Patrimuso Lodge in Kawambwa District.

Chanda Peter, President of the New Congress Party (NCP), Jean Chisenga, Member of Parliament for Mambilima Constituency, and Celestine Mukandila, lawyer for the NCP party, were taken into custody today for allegedly stealing a laptop valued at K8,000 and cash amounting to K20,000.

According to the Luapula Police Commissioner Mwala Yuyi, the suspects were arrested after a report was filed by Charles Musonda, 48, of Lusaka, who alleged that his property was stolen from his room at Patrimuso Lodge on December 18, 2024.

The police have charged the trio with theft under section 272 of the Penal Code, Cap 87 of the Laws of Zambia.

They have been released on police bond and are scheduled to appear in court soon.