PETAUKE COUNCIL CHAIRPERSON ARRESTED FOR DISORDERLY CONDUCT

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Petauke Town Council Chairperson Edward Banda has appeared in the Petauke Magistrates’ Court facing one count of idle and disorderly conduct.

It is alleged that on March 12, 2026, at around 11:30 hours, Mr. Banda, together with other persons unknown, behaved in a manner likely to cause a breach of the peace at Mizyu Football Grounds.

Mr. Banda pleaded not guilty before Magistrate Misozi Banda, who granted him bail. The case has been adjourned to March 30, 2026 for the start of the trial.

Earlier, Eastern Province Police Commanding Officer Robertson Mweemba stated that Mr. Banda, while in the company of motorbike riders, behaved disorderly and disrupted Youth Day proceedings.