The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) in Serenje has arrested and jointly charged Chief Inspector Fredian Mabuku and Sergeant Brenda Tampwila, both serving in the Zambia Police Service, for corruption involving K9,000.
Mr Mabuku, aged 47, of Chowa Police Camp in Kabwe, and Ms Tampwila, aged 43, of Mukobeko Road in Kabwe, have been jointly charged with one count of corrupt practices by a public officer, contrary to Sections 19(1) and 41 of the Anti-Corruption Act No. 3 of 2012.
It is alleged that between 1 and 30 November 2022, in Mkushi District, the two officers, acting together with other persons unknown, corruptly solicited and received K9,000 cash gratification from a Lusaka resident.
The money was offered as an inducement or reward for discontinuing a case of causing death by dangerous driving against a relative of the said resident.
In addition, Sergeant Tampwila has been charged with failure to issue a receipt, contrary to Sections 106 and 201 of the Public Finance Management (General) Regulations, 2020.
It is alleged that during the same period in Mkushi District, she failed to issue a receipt for K500 to a Lusaka resident in respect of a charge of dangerous driving.
Both officers have since been released on bond and are scheduled to appear before the Mkushi Magistrates’ Court on 16 March 2026.
The Commission has issued a stern warning to all officers in the Zambia Police Service, stressing that corruption is a grave betrayal of public trust and undermines the integrity of law enforcement.
It emphasised that such conduct erodes public confidence in the police, compromises the administration of justice, and weakens the rule of law.
Police officers are entrusted with upholding the law, and any abuse of authority for personal gain will not be tolerated.
The ACC reaffirmed its commitment to investigate, arrest, and prosecute any officer involved in corruption without fear or favour.
