Zambian ex-first lady released from police custody

The wife of former Zambia President Edgar Lungu has been released from police custody until she appears in court.

Esther Lungu, who was arrested along with four others on Wednesday, was released later in the evening alongside her fellow accused, according to police spokesperson Danny Mwale.

They were facing several charges including theft of a motor vehicle, theft of a certificate of title in Lusaka and also being in possession of property deemed to be proceeds of crime.

They all deny wrongdoing.