Police Operation Resulting in the Death of Former Minister Mutotwe Kafwaya
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TLDR
- Former Zambian Minister Mutotwe Kafwaya was reportedly killed during a police operation in Lusaka on Friday, a day after the presidential election in Zambia.
- Police spokesperson stated that Kafwaya was severely injured and died after being shot by security officers during what authorities described as a shootout.
- Eleven people were arrested during the raid, with authorities accusing the NRPUP party, led by Brian Mundubile, of involvement in rebellion and military activities, as well as possessing high-grade weapons.
- Mundubile, who has since gone into hiding, has denied these allegations, calling them a fabrication.
- According to official results, incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema won his second five-year term with 60% of the vote, while Mundubile received 38% and plans to contest the results in court, claiming electoral.