Zambia’s former First lady Esther Lungu has been arrested and charged with three counts of theft of motor vehicle.

Mrs Lungu has been arrested along with four others namely James Phiri aged 49, Lee Chisulo aged 31, Kapambwe Lungu aged 42 and Catherine Banda aged 30.

Mrs Lungu along with the four other suspects has also been charged with theft of Title of property.

Meanwhile, a new mattress and beddings have been bought for the Former First Lady Esther Lungu who has been detained in police custody at Ibex Police Station in Lusaka.