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The brutal murder of Guntila Muleya, the Director General of the Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA), has been revealed as an inside job financed by his colleagues, according to the latest investigations.
Muleya, who failed to arrive home from work on Tuesday, was found dead on Wednesday morning at Palabana NAPSA Housing. His body, discovered on a gravel road, bore two bullet wounds, one on the back and the other on the head. A closer examination revealed a deep bullet wound on his forehead.
Muleya’s murder sent shockwaves across the country, prompting widespread calls for the arrest of his killers. In a significant development, Zambia Police Service spokesperson Rae Hamoonga announced the arrest of four suspects in connection with Muleya’s murder. The identities of those apprehended were not disclosed, but it was revealed that two are regular police officers, one is a reserve police officer, and the fourth is a civilian.
The police have recovered Muleya’s Pajero from the suspects, along with two other motor vehicles, K129,300 in cash, gadgets, and flash disks. Additionally, the suspects were found in possession of three firearms, including two pistols and an AK-47 rifle, as well as a collection of knives.
Hamoonga assured that investigations are ongoing and that the public will be informed of the outcome once it is appropriate to do so, cautioning that premature disclosure could compromise the investigation. “We would like to extend our gratitude to the public for their cooperation and support during this investigation,” said Hamoonga. “Our sincere condolences go out to the family of Mr. Guntila Muleya and the members of staff at the Independent Broadcasting Authority during this difficult time.”
Police sources close to the investigation revealed to Kalemba that Muleya’s murder was financed by individuals within the IBA who were unhappy with his anti-corruption efforts. “Upon his appointment, the gentleman instituted corruption investigations within the organization, and some people were not happy. So they hired someone to abduct him and break his legs so that he would go on a long sick leave,” a source told Kalemba.
The source added that the civilian hired to do the job subcontracted the police officers. Unfortunately, Muleya recognized one of the officers, prompting them to kill him to avoid identification. The investigation has uncovered that the shooter was a member of the Scorpion Squad operating from Lusaka Central Police, related to a prominent Lusaka lawyer. Another implicated officer operates from Chelstone Police Station, while the third is a reserve officer.
Police sources also disclosed that the killers received K100,000 each from their sponsors, with one of the suspects having fled the country.
As the investigation continues, more arrests are expected, ensuring that those responsible for Muleya’s murder face justice.
When the system is corrupt to the core
This murder will reveal a lot. It’s good that even Muleya’s official vehicle has been recovered. Go for it Zambia Police. Congratulations for finding the bastards, (what else are they?).
I am not surprised that it was an inside job organised by people at his place of work. The truth of the matter is that us Zambians do not like each other and for some reason we do not like people from Southern Province particularly when they take up managerial role in organizations and Government.
You started okay but spoil it with tribal sentiments. This is not the right time for such. You are injuring the bereaved family further by such insinuation.
This mind set has led to the behaviour we see in Hakainde. No tribe in Zambia hates another tribe. It is either the tribe itself is tribal of outright selfish. KK should be commended for having seen this and introduced free education as well as making sure that we intermarried. This was the only way to slow down the ugly head of tribalism. However we saw the resistance from some tribes that were tribal. This, most of us saw in schools, places of work etc were small groups of certain tribal groupings gathered by themselves. It was all there for all to see. This should not even be talked about 60 years into independence. It is primitive regardless of the level of education one has.
What a brainless post. This fake Chisha Banda who actually is Spaka has poor logic and communication skills. I didnt know that US ZAMBIANS do not like people from Southern Province. So Zambians from Mazabuka and Choma and Zimba do not like people from Southern Province! Or Is he referring to the Southern province of Zimbabwe or Madagascar?
Shame,
This makes it a very sad readings. Corruption and Jealous are intertwined.
May justice prevail.
Kudos to Zambia police service.
If he was killed over the post he took, just close the IBA and declare everyone redundant.
The Zambia i left 30 years ago is very different from the Hakainde Zambia
The President should have NOT abolished the DEATH PENALT for such people who commits heinous crime at will like this. These guys needed to be the example of restoring the rule of law by Hanging them and their death be Televised LIVE like that of Osama Bin Laden.
Now they will be just jailed 25 years or life in prison but they will be enjoying right in prison since they are corrupt.
soon UKA will come and Pardon them to continue their lawless activities.
May God punish the Devil in them.
Thank you Zambia Police for the thorough investigation!
This will quell political witch hunt for now
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