17 Still Detained! Police Confirm New Details in Chester, Felix & IDC Comedy Case
Three well-known Zambian entertainers — Moses Ng’andwe, popularly known as Chester More Power, Felix Phiri alias Felix Ndangeni Inshila, and comedian Winston Ngosa, popularly known as IDC Light Comedy — are among 17 people formally charged in Mongu.
According to Western Province Police Commanding Officer Godfrey Mwanza, the 17 suspects have been charged with riotous behaviour and possession of offensive weapons following their arrest. Chester, Felix Ndangeni Inshila and IDC Light Comedy are currently being held at Mongu Correctional Facility alongside 14 other suspects.
Case Yet to Appear Before Court
The suspects have not yet appeared before court as the case is still undergoing the necessary prosecutorial process.
Police say the case dockets have been submitted to the National Prosecution Authority (NPA) for perusal.
“The dockets relating to the matter have since been submitted to the National Prosecution Authority (NPA) for perusal,” Mwanza said.
A specific court date has not yet been set. According to police, the 17 suspects are expected to appear before court once the required prosecutorial procedures have been completed.
More Details Still Awaited
While police have confirmed the charges, further details regarding the circumstances that led to the arrests have not yet been publicly disclosed.
Authorities have also not yet provided details about the alleged offensive weapons referred to in the charges.
The development provides further clarity following growing concern from members of Zambia’s entertainment and creative industries, who have been calling for more information regarding the continued detention of Chester, Felix Ndangeni Inshila, IDC Light Comedy and the other suspects.
As the matter moves toward the next stage of the legal process, the 17 suspects will have an opportunity to appear before a competent court, where the allegations can be addressed through due process.
The accused remain entitled to the presumption of innocence unless proven guilty by a court of law.
