Posted Sep 09, 2009
Namwala, September 9-ZANIS- Namwala Police have arrested a civic leader and subsequently charged him for theft by agent contrary to CAP 87 SECTION 276 and 272 of the laws of Zambia.
District Commissioner Mr Wilson Siaduka confirmed the arrest of councilor Daniel Moono of Moobola ward in Chief Muchila's area to ZANIS today.
Mr Siaduka said the Civic leader is alleged to have been collected about K1.5 MIILION last year from Villagers in his area after convincing them he was arranging for the drilling of a borehole in the area..
The Commissioner explained that after he failed to bring a drilling rig to the area the suspect bolted and went into hiding since last year.
Mr Siaduka further said the suspect was apprehended by vigilant neighborhood watch group who later handed him over to the police on Monday this week.
Mr Siaduka addded that said the suspect who is in police custody would appear in court soon.