LUSAKA businessman Sedrick Kasanda has asked the Lusaka High Court to grant him leave to issue a writ of habeas corpus ad subjiciendum, compelling the Zambia Police Service to present him in court. Last Tuesday, the state entered a nolle prosequi in Kasanda’s favour in the matter where he was charged with aggravated robbery involving US$5 million. However, later that evening, police re-arrested and detained him. In his habeas corpus application, Kasanda stated that since his detention on August 20, 2024, he has not been charged with any offence. He, however, said a warn and caution statement had been administered to him regarding the same charge he was discharged from. “I was arrested and charged with the offence of aggravated...

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