LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Former Secretary to the President and Cabinet, Colleen Zamba, was apprehended by police at Kamuzu International Airport in Lilongwe earlier today.
Eyewitnesses at the airport report that Zamba was initially held in the VIP lounge before officers from Area 30 Police Headquarters arrived to take her into custody.
A source familiar with the situation, who requested anonymity, confirmed that Zamba was formally arrested and was being transported to Lingadzi Police Station for processing.
According to the source, her statement will be recorded at the police station, after which formal charges are expected to be filed.
At the time of her arrest, Zamba was preparing to travel to Geneva via South Africa, although officials have not clarified the purpose of her international trip.
Details regarding the legal basis for her detention remain scarce, and police have yet to issue an official statement on the matter.
Observers note that Zamba’s arrest marks a significant development, given her previous role as the country’s top civil servant.
The former SPC has been a high-profile figure, and her detention is likely to attract attention from both political and media circles nationwide.
Authorities have not confirmed whether Zamba will be granted bail or held in custody pending further investigation.
As the situation unfolds, citizens and political analysts are closely monitoring developments, anticipating statements from government officials and legal representatives regarding the charges she faces.