Police Arrest and Charge Martha Lungu Mwitumwa with Treason

The Zambia Police Service has arrested and charged 59-year-old Martha Lungu Mwitumwa with treason over an alleged attempt to usurp the executive power of the State.

In a press statement issued on Monday, 9 November 2026, Police Public Relations Officer Chipo Kaitisha said Mwitumwa had been charged under Section 43(1) of the Penal Code, Chapter 87 of the Laws of Zambia.

Police allege that between November 2025 and 23 October 2026, in Lusaka District, Mwitumwa, acting together with other unidentified persons, prepared or attempted through unlawful means to carry out an enterprise aimed at usurping the executive power of the State.

Police said the alleged conduct constitutes the offence of treason.

Mwitumwa is currently being held in police custody pending her appearance before the courts.