December 8, 2024 – The Zambia Police Service has addressed public concerns regarding reports of alleged ritual activities at the High Court premises.
Earlier today, during routine patrols, police officers received information that unknown individuals were reportedly bathing within the High Court premises for suspected ritual purposes. Acting on this report, officers quickly responded and apprehended four individuals:
- Boyd Ngosa, male, aged 28
- James Banda, male, aged 39
- Dismas Sakala, male, aged 36
- Francis Kasote, male, aged 33
The four suspects have been detained on a holding charge of conduct likely to cause a breach of peace.
Initial investigations have revealed that the individuals in question are vagabonds with no fixed abode. They were found outside the High Court grounds at a location near the roundabout between three islands, where a broken drainage system collects water. Contrary to earlier reports, the suspects were not bathing within the High Court premises but were allegedly washing plastic containers for resale, a common activity among street vendors in the area.
Further inquiries indicate that this location is frequently used by mobile shoe vendors and street workers to clean their merchandise or containers for their trade. The four individuals remain in custody as investigations continue.
The Zambia Police Service urges members of the public to exercise caution in spreading unverified information and to report suspicious activities to the police immediately for appropriate action.
