ACC arrests senior cop
By Times Reporter
THE Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested a senior police officer and two other persons for allegedly soliciting for K6.3 million from Zambia Wildlife Authority (ZAWA) Director General Lewis Saiwana.
The senior police officer and two others allegedly solicited for K6.3 million as an inducement or reward for them to quash a case of money laundering against Dr Saiwana.
ACC public relations manager Timothy Moono said in Lusaka yesterday the three were arrested following investigations.
Mr Moono identified the officer as assistant superintendent Samuel Nyirongo of police headquarters who has been charged with one count of corrupt practice by a public officer contrary to Section 29 (1) (a) and 41 of the ACC Act number 42 of 1996.
Two of his accomplices, Stephen Shinondo of plot number 7846, New Mumbwa road, and Rodgers Shakalima of plot 33/15 off Vubu road, Emmasdale, have been charged with one count of corrupt practices by private persons contrary to sections 31 (1) and 41 of the ACC Act number 42 of 1996. The trio has been released on police bond and will appear in court soon.
And ACC acting director of investigations Isaac Chilanga commended the Police Service for reporting the matter to the commission.
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