Zambia’s Chilufya Tayali has deleted his official Facebook page which he has been using to share his views on many issues.

He has also deleted the video that landed him in trouble. He has remained with a personal account.

Tayali was arrested and charged with an offense of inciting mutiny contrary to Section 4 (3) of the State Security Act Chapter 111 of the Laws of Zambia.

According to Hamoonga, Tayali between March, 2022 and 2nd April, 2022 in the Lusaka District of the Lusaka Province of the Republic of Zambia using social media “did seduce persons serving in the Defence Force and Zambia Police Service from their duty of Allegiance to the Republican President.”

“It is further alleged that Mr Tayali on the 2nd day of April, 2022 at 19:59 hours in the Lusaka District of the Lusaka Province of the Republic of Zambia without lawful excuse did receive an official classified Zambia Army message in contravention of the State Security Act and later circulated the document on social media using his Facebook page account.” said Hamoonga.

Meanwhile, Tayali has been released on police bond and will appear before the court to answer charges levelled against him very soon.