POLICE Public Relations Officer Rae Hamoonga says the arrest of Mumbi Phiri on charges of aggravated robbery is not influenced by political considerations or external pressures. Recently, the Non-governmental Gender Organisations’ Coordinating Council (NGOCC) said the arrest of former PF deputy secretary general was more politically motivated than the pursuit of justice. But in an interview, Hamoonga said stakeholders must allow the due process of the law to take its course. “The Zambia Police Service acknowledges receipt of the press statement dated January 10, 2025, issued by the Non-Governmental Gender Organisations Coordinating Council (NGOCC) concerning the arrest of Ms Mumbi Phiri on charges of aggravated robbery. The Zambia Police Service would like to assure the public and all stakeholders that...

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