AN accountant at the Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) has asked the Lusaka High Court to grant him leave to issue a writ of habeas corpus ad-subjiciendum, compelling Zambia Police Service to present him in court. Francis Chipyoka, was apprehended on Sunday in Mansa as he was allegedly trying to flee to Congo. He is the fifth suspect apprehended in connection with the murder of the IBA Director General, Guntila Muleya. Chipyoka, who has cited the Attorney General and Emmasdale Police Officer-in-Charge, wants to appear before the court as it is the only interim means by which the validity of his continued detention can be effectively questioned. In an affidavit in support of ex-parte originating summons for leave to issue writ...

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