Zambia: 20 Suspects in Custody Over Alleged Attack on Gary Nkombo

Author: lusakatimes.comPublished on: May 21, 2026Country: Zambia

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Zambia: 20 Suspects in Custody Over Alleged Attack on Gary Nkombo

Twenty suspects have been arrested in Zambia following an alleged attack on Gary Nkombo, a prominent government official. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of political figures in the country. Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the attack.

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