Mwenye ‘gate crushes’ into University

By Masauso Mkwayaya

Police in Lusaka today briefly held prominent Lusaka Lawyer MUSA MWENYE at Woodlands Police Station after he drove his vehicle into a Copperbelt University building.

Mr MWENYE was later released to seek further medical attention.

Police Assistant Public Relations Officer GODFREY CHILABI says police recorded a damage only road accident allegedly caused by drunken driving.

Mr CHILABI says MWENYE 49, who was driving a Toyota Hilux with registration number BAX 1085 lost control of the vehicle and hit a gate forcing it open and subsequently causing damage to the vehicle and the building.

He says the accident occurred in the early hours of today along Lake Road near Kwacha Square Institute.

Mr. CHILABI says a breathalyzer test on Mr. MWENYE revealed an alcohol content higher than the legal limit.

Mr. CHILABI says investigations into the offence of driving under the influence of alcohol have been instituted along with inquiries into other traffic offences.