GBM’s daughter survives assassination
By George Zulu
DAUGHTER of former defence minister Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba (GBM) Musama has been shot at by a lone gunman in what seems to be a botched assassination attempt.
Musama, 37, was shot in the arm by an unidentified assailant on Friday night in Chalala, Lilayi area, Lusaka.
Police spokesperson Rae Hamoonga said Musama was shot around 21:30 hours.
Hamoonga said Musama had gone to pick up her housemate when she was shot at by an unknown person.
“She was driving her grey Nissan Patrol registration number BAT 1887 from Central Mall to pick up her housemate, Ms Josephine Nalungwe, at the residence of Ms Madazi Mhango-Nkunika, a lawyer. Unfamiliar with the exact location, she used Google Maps to navigate. Upon arrival and parking near the house, a metallic green unregistered Toyota Hilux, driven by a lone male, pulled up beside her. The suspect asked if she knew someone named Mrs Kawandami. After she replied ‘no’, he suddenly produced a firearm and fired at least three shots at her while she was still in the driver’s seat,” he said.
Hamoonga said although Musama suffered a gunshot wound on her right arm, she managed to reverse her vehicle and sped off.
“She fled in high gear, despite being briefly pursued by the gunman. She later returned to the residence where she received help and was rushed to CFB Hospital on Addis Ababa Road. She is reported to be in stable condition”’ he said.
Hamoonga said C5 anti-robbery squad visited the victim and the scene of the attack.
“Forensic evidence, including a recovered projectile found between the driver’s seat and the door, confirmed that the vehicle had been shot at multiple times. A docket for unlawful wounding has been opened and investigations are underway to identify and apprehend the suspect,” Hamoonga said.
