Two people have been arrested for allegedly plotting to harm Zambia’s president Hakainde Hichilema using witchcraft. Police spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said Friday in a statement that the two suspects, Jasten Mabulesse Candunde, 42, and Leonard Phiri, 43, were allegedly hired by Nelson Banda, the young brother to fugitive lawmaker Jay Banda.
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Jay Banda escaped from police custody in August 2024 while facing charges of aggravated robbery. His whereabouts are unknown.“The suspects were found in possession of assorted charms, including a live chameleon, and are alleged to be practicing witchdoctors,” Hammonga said, adding that their purported mission “was to use charms to harm the Head of State, His Excellency President Hakainde Hichilema.
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