Zambia Police has dismissed claims that it planned to search NRPUP members leaving the Litunga’s Palace or raided Brian Mundubile’s campaign vehicles for suspected weapons.
Claim
Posts shared by the Utunensu Facebook page and Zed Trends Television on 5 August 2026 claimed that the Zambia Police Service was planning to search all NRPUP members leaving the Litunga’s Palace in Mongu.
The posts further alleged that police had raided and searched NRPUP President Brian Mundubile’s campaign vehicles for suspected weapons.
Verdict: False
Rating Justification
iVerify Zambia contacted Zambia Police Service Public Relations Officer Godfrey Chilabi, who dismissed the claims as false.
Mr Chilabi clarified that the Zambia Police Service did not raid or search NRPUP members or Brian Mundubile’s campaign vehicles for suspected weapons. He urged members of the public to disregard the claims, stating that no such operation was conducted by the police.
Conclusion
The claim that the Zambia Police Service searched NRPUP members leaving the Litunga’s Palace and raided Brian Mundubile’s campaign vehicles for suspected weapons is false. Verification by iVerify Zambia confirmed with the Zambia Police Service that no such operation took place.
During an election period, false claims involving security agencies can heighten political tensions, create unnecessary public alarm and undermine confidence in law enforcement institutions. Members of the public are therefore encouraged to verify such claims with credible and official sources before sharing them.
