Zambian man jailed for transporting Ethiopian migrants

Two other Ethiopian nationals were later apprehended following a search of the surrounding area, Nshinka said.

Investigations established that Banda had been engaged to travel from Petauke to Vubwi District to collect foreign nationals and transport them back to Petauke, he said.

Banda was to be paid K2,000 for the undertaking and admitted during investigations that it was the second time he had engaged in such activity, Nshinka said.

“Investigations further established that the foreign nationals had crossed into Zambia from Malawi before being picked up for onward transportation,” he said.

The Department of Immigration warned members of the public against aiding or facilitating the illegal entry, movement or stay of foreign nationals.

Nshinka said providing transport, accommodation or other assistance to facilitate illegal immigration was an offence punishable by law.

He urged members of the public to desist from activities that facilitated illegal immigration.

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