Meanwhile, Afumba Mombotwa (60), Pelekelo Likando (64) and Sylvester Inambao Kalima (57) are reportedly in 'good' health, save for the deplorable prison conditions they continue to endure even at the new facilities, Kansenji State Prison, in Ndola which they have described as heavily congested and overcrowded.
On the 9th day of March 2016, the accused, Afumba Mombotwa - A1, Pelekelo Likando - A2, and Sylvester Kalima Inambao - A3 were charged and convicted upon trial of the offence of treason felony Contrary to Section 45(b) of the Penal Code, Chapter 87 of the Laws of Zambia.
The particulars of the offence were that Afumba Mombotwa, Pelekelo Likando, and Sylvester Kalima Inambao, on a date unknown but between the 1st day of March, 2012 and 20th day of August, 2013 at Mongu, Sioma, Senanga, Livingstone and other places unknown in the Republic of Zambia, jointly and whilst acting together with others unknown, did prepare and endeavour to have Western Province secede from the rest of the part of the Sovereign Republic of Zambia.
Upon conviction, Afumba, Likando and Inambao were sent to various state prisons, firstly at Mukobeko maximum prison, then Mwembeshi State prison in Mumbwa until they were, on 24th December 2016, separated and sent to Luwingu, Mansa and Kasama state prisons respectively where they have been until now.
