Government Says Mundubile Was Not Target of Kabulonga Operation as Mwamba Raises Alarm Over Kafwaya
By Zambian WiFi
Government has said security forces were conducting an operation against a suspected illegal militia camp in Lusaka’s Kabulonga area when opposition presidential candidate Brian Mundubile and other individuals were found at the scene.
The explanation, however, has been strongly rejected by former diplomat and political commentator Ambassador Emmanuel Mwamba, who has accused Government of attempting to cover up what he describes as a serious incident involving former Transport and Communications Minister Mutotwe Kafwaya.
In a statement, Mwamba challenged Secretary to the Cabinet Patrick Kangwa to provide a clear account of what happened to Kafwaya, rather than making what he termed “preposterous allegations.”
Mwamba claimed that Kafwaya was shot during the security operation and alleged that he was subsequently dragged while bleeding heavily.
These claims have not been independently verified, and the circumstances surrounding the reported incident remain subject to clarification by the relevant authorities.
Government: Mundubile Was Not the Target
According to Mwamba, Kangwa stated that law-enforcement agents had targeted a suspected illegal militia camp and that Mundubile was not the intended target but was found at the location.
Mwamba questioned the Government’s characterization of the people allegedly found at the scene as a militia group.
Among those he mentioned were Anglican Bishop Musonda Trevor Selwyn Mwamba, lawyer and former Law Association of Zambia president George Kangwa Musole Chisanga, businessman Patrick Mwansa and others.
He questioned whether such individuals could reasonably be described as members of an illegal militia.
Mwamba Demands Answers Over Kafwaya
Mwamba said the Government should concentrate on explaining what happened during the operation instead of making allegations against opposition figures.
He further accused Lieutenant-General Geoffrey Choongo Zyeele of attempting to cover up what he described as a military operation at a civilian property.
Mwamba alleged that several opposition-linked individuals have been detained in recent weeks, including businessman Valden Findlay, Deputy Secretary General Kennedy Kaamba, musicians Moses Ngandwe, popularly known as Chester, and Winston Ngosa, known as IDC Light.
He also listed bloggers Rooney Kapya and Zubi, Ambassador Martha Lungu-Mwitumwa, Hannah Israel Katontola, members of a campaign security team and several other individuals.
Calls for Transparency
The allegations have intensified calls for authorities to provide a detailed account of the Kabulonga operation, including the circumstances surrounding the reported shooting of Kafwaya and the status of the other people allegedly involved.
The claims made by Mwamba represent his account of events and should not be treated as established fact unless independently confirmed by competent authorities or credible evidence.
As Zambia approaches the conclusion of the 2026 electoral process, transparency from law-enforcement agencies will be critical in addressing public concerns and preventing further speculation over politically sensitive incidents.
