Tuesday, May 26, 2026
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Immigration Apprehends 25 Undocumented Ethiopians in Matero
May 26, 2026
The Department of Immigration has apprehended 25 undocumented Ethiopian nationals in Lusaka’s Matero Township during an operation conducted at Given Guest House.
Department of Immigration Chief Public Relations Officer Namati Nshinka said the operation was carried out on May 23, 2026.
Nshinka said officers also arrested two Zambian nationals, identified as Floyd Mulenga, 27, and King Lingwabo, 35.
According to the Department, the two suspects were intercepted while attempting to leave the guest house in a white Toyota Vellfire, registration number ADE 5266, carrying 17 Ethiopian nationals.
Nshinka said preliminary interrogations led officers to a room within the same premises where eight additional Ethiopian nationals were discovered, bringing the total number apprehended to 25.
The Ethiopian nationals, aged between 12 and 50 years, together with the two Zambian suspects, remain in custody as investigations continue.
In a statement, Nshinka said the Department of Immigration will continue conducting operations across the country aimed at combating illegal immigration and related offences.