By Esther Chisola
The Lusaka Magistrates’ Court has found former ambassador to Ethiopia, Emmanuel Mwamba, with a case to answer, in a case where he is accused of assaulting a police officer.
When the matter came up for ruling, magistrate Trevor Kasanda ruled that a prima facie case was proved by the state.
“After hearing the prosecutors witnesses and evidence, I am satisfied that a prima facie case was proved,” ruled the court.
Consequently, magistrate Kasanda placed Mwamba on his defence.
“A case to answer has been found and therefore,I place the accused on his defence,” said the court.
In this matter, Mwamba is charged with one count of assault on a police Officer.
It is alleged that Mwamba, on June 14, 2023, in Lusaka, assaulted number 14598, Detective Inspector Simwenda Steven, an officer of the Zambia Police Service in the due execution of his duty.
The matter comes up on November 4, 2024 for opening of defence.
