POLICE in Eastern Province have arrested former Petauke district commissioner Velenasi Banda Moyo and PF Kaumbwe Constituency chairman for one count of abuse of authority. In a statement, Thursday, police spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said the duo whilst acting together on dates between 1st August and 30th September had aided more than 1000 underaged children ranging between five and 15 years old to obtain NRCs and voter’s cards. “Police have charged and arrested former Petauke District Commissioner Ms Velenasi Banda Moyo aged 44 of plot number one Mayadi area Petauke for one count of Abuse of Authority of office Contrary to Section 99 and jointly charged for Intent to Deceive,” said Hamoonga. “It is alleged that the duo, on a date...

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