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Namulambe arrested for theft of bicycles

Namulambe arrested for theft of bicycles
By Mwala Kalaluka
Sat 10 Mar. 2012, 12:59 CAT

FORMER works and supply minister Gabriel Namulambe has been arrested and charged for theft by public servant involving 20 bicycles.

Namulambe, arrested and charged at Woodlands Police Station yesterday by the joint investigative team probing the plunder of national resources, was accompanied by his lawyer, Bwalya Mubanga, from SBN Legal Practitioners. He was later released on bail and will appear in court next Wednesday.

Detective chief inspector Bwalya of Police Headquarters opened the docket against the Mpongwe MMD member of parliament, who is alleged to have stolen property 20 bicycles of the Republic of Zambia valued at K11 million, which came into his possession by virtue of his employment.

"This occurred on November 21, 2010 in Kitwe in Kitwe District of the Copperbelt of the Republic of Zambia," the docket reads in part.

"D/C/Inspector Bwalya reports having charged and arrested M/ Gabriel Namulambe for one count of theft by public servant contrary to section 277 Cap 87 of the Laws of Zambia and remain in custody. The officer-in-charge reports having received M/ Gabriel Namulambe on police bond to appear in court..."

Mubanga also confirmed Namulambe's arrest on a charge of theft by public servant and that he would appear in court on Wednesday.

"Yes he has been charged he will appear in court on Wednesday. The rest, just come to court and you can hear what happens," said Mubanga.

Former mines minister Maxwell Mwale and his deputy, Boniface Nkhata, are already appearing in court over alleged theft of bicycles meant for small-scale miners.

Labels: CORRUPTION, GABRIEL NAMULAMBE, MMD

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