FORMER ZAMMSA BOSS AND 15 OTHERS ARRESTED AFTER ACC CHAOSv

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Former Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) Director General Victor Nyasulu and 15 others spent the night in police detention after chaotic scenes unfolded outside the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) headquarters in Lusaka.

According to the Zambia Police Service, the group was arrested after blocking traffic and conducting themselves in a manner likely to disturb public peace along Chachacha Road and Church Road. The incident occurred shortly after Mporokoso lawmaker Brian Mundubile appeared before the ACC for questioning over road construction contracts worth over K1.5 billion.

Nyasulu, who had escorted Mundubile, engaged in a heated exchange with police officers outside the ACC premises. Before the confrontation could escalate further, officers moved in and detained him, transporting him to Lusaka Central Police in a government-purchased Land Cruiser.

The situation intensified as sympathisers and onlookers clogged the road, creating confusion and blocking traffic. Police spokesperson Godfrey Chilabi confirmed the arrests, stating: “All the 16 suspects are currently in custody and will appear in court soon.”

The arrested persons include:

• Victor Nyasulu (56)
• Chanda Chishimba (50)
• Collins Sinkala (20)
• Daniel Mbulo (28)
• Francis Simbeye (41)
• Grace Masao (32)
• Jack Kasonde (24)
• Luckson Tembo (27)
• Mbita Mpazi (46)
• Paul Zulu (45)
• Reuben Soko (50)
• Ricky Clayton Chambawilo (43)
• Shadreck Phiri (20)
• Simon Sikazwe (35)
• Sydney Chanda (20)
• Timothy Banda (28)

Meanwhile, the ACC confirmed that Mundubile had been interviewed as part of ongoing investigations and had fully cooperated with investigators.