UPND, Padmozi Alliance clash: Police arrest 5 suspects over Chawama political violence (Video)

The Zambia Police Service in Lusaka says it has apprehended five male suspects in connection with an incident of political violence that occurred in John Howard Compound, Chawama, on June 5, 2026. Police Spokesperson, Godfrey Chilabi, said cases of Aggravated Robbery, Malicious Damage to Property, Assault, and Unlawful Wounding have been recorded following the incident. In a statement issued in Lusaka on Saturday, Chilabi, said the incident occurred around 13:00 hours following a physical confrontation between groups of supporters of the United Party for National Development and the Tonse Pamodzi Alliance.

Chawama Police Station received a report of the incident around 13:10 hours, and police officers were immediately deployed to the scene where they restored order and commenced investigations. Preliminary investigations claim that a group of individuals associated with the Tonse Pamodzi Alliance allegedly attacked and ransacked the UPND Ward 3 Office in John Howard Compound. “During the incident, property was damaged and several items were reported stolen,” Chilabi said.

Gabriel Mwale, aged 45, of John Howard Compound, reported that a laptop belonging to the UPND Ward 3 Office was stolen, though the value of the laptop has not yet been determined. Godfrey Chitalu, aged 51, of Jack Compound, reported that five office tables, chairs and other office equipment were damaged, with damage estimated at K30,000. “Lastone Lungu, aged 21, reported that he was assaulted and sustained back injuries after being hit by stones.

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A medical report form was issued,” Chilabi said. Christopher Mumba, aged 45, sustained injuries to his right hand during the disturbance, and the incident is being investigated as a case of unlawful wounding. The five suspects currently in police custody are identified as Happy Siuluta, aged 39, Andrew Simukoko, aged 21, Paul Chileshe, aged 26, Charles Nyambe, aged 26, and Arnold Siuluta, aged 26.

Chilabi said investigations were ongoing and that police have launched an operation to apprehend other individuals suspected of involvement in the violence and related offences, including their accomplices. “The Zambia Police Service reiterates its position of zero tolerance to political violence and warns that all perpetrators will be firmly dealt with in accordance with the law, regardless of political affiliation,” he said. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express permission from ZAMBIA MONITOR.

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