POLICE APPREHEND ELIAS MUSYANI FOR SOCIAL MEDIA HARASSMENT
The Zambia Police Service has today, March 21, 2025, apprehended Elias Musyani in connection with a social media post made on February 7, 2024, on the Facebook page High Profile Official, titled “She says she will never leave my husband alone.”
This arrest follows a complaint filed by Ms. Lucy Shawa on February 9, 2024, alleging harassment through the said post. After conducting intensive investigations, the police have established that Mr. Musyani, along with another suspect Steven Nyirenda, were behind the publication of the post.
We wish to sternly warn all individuals who engage in online harassment and cyber bullying that the Zambia Police Service will not relent in bringing offenders to justice. The abuse of social media to intimidate, harass, or defame others is a criminal offense, and those found culpable will be held accountable before the courts of law.
Investigations into this matter are ongoing, and we urge members of the public to use social media responsibly and report any cases of cyber harassment to the police. The suspects have detained in police custody.
Rae Hamoonga
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER.