Zambia Army Arrests ZESCO Employee for Allegedly Impersonating Army Officer
Zambia Army Arrests ZESCO Employee for Allegedly Impersonating Army Officer
The Zambia Army has apprehended a 32-year-old ZESCO employee in Chongwe District for allegedly impersonating an Army officer and unlawfully possessing military uniforms and tactical equipment.
The Zambia Army has arrested Amutike Simunji, a 32-year-old employee of the Zambia Electricity Supply Corporation (ZESCO), for allegedly impersonating an Army officer and unlawfully possessing military attire.
According to a statement issued by the Zambia Army, the suspect was apprehended during routine patrols conducted by the Army Military Police in Chongwe District.
The operation forms part of the Army’s continued efforts to ensure that military uniforms are not misused for criminal activities, in line with provisions under the Security Act.
Mr. Simunji was arrested at the ZESCO offices in Chongwe where officers discovered an Army combat uniform inside his Mercedes-Benz vehicle, registration number CAJ 225.
Following the arrest, a joint search operation involving the Zambia Army Military Police and the Zambia Police Service was conducted at the suspect’s residence in the Dam area of Chongwe District.
During the search, officers recovered several military items including:
- Two pairs of combat uniforms
- An Army jersey pullover
- Tactical knee and elbow pads
- A pair of desert boots
- Black military boots
- A camouflage bag
- Two jungle combat hats
- Rank insignia for a Second Lieutenant
Officers also discovered ZESCO service cables measuring 20 metres, 26 metres, and 65 metres during the search.
The Zambia Army has warned industries, manufacturers, and tailors against producing military uniforms or related attire without proper authorization.
Authorities stressed that misuse of military attire by civilians will not be tolerated and that operations aimed at stopping such activities will continue.
The Army further thanked members of the public for cooperating with security agencies by providing information about individuals posing as military officers.
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