Africa-Press – Zambia. Shebby Chilekwa, the co-accused in the murder case of Lawrence Banda has been found guilty of having killed the said Lawrence Banda in 2019. Mongu High Court Judge Charles Zulu, in a court session that lasted close to 3 hours, said the prosecution had proved beyond reasonable doubt that Chilekwa shot and killed Banda
However, sentencing has been reserved for tomorrow 10:00 hours. Earlier in the morning, the state entered a nolle prosequi for the co-accused Mumbi Phiri.
Allegations before the court were that on October 6, 2019 Mrs Phiri of Waterfalls area in Chongwe and Shebby Chilekwa, a businessman of Chilanga whilst acting together murdered Lawrence Banda in Kaoma District during the run up to the Council Chairperson By-election.
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