LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The state has failed to take former Secretary to the President and Cabinet (SPC) Colleen Zamba to court on Thursday after her arrest on Wednesday at Kamuzu International Airport (KIA) in the capital Lilongwe.

This means Zamba will remain in police custody for another night after authorities failed to take her to court today as scheduled.

The former SPC lawyer, Sylvester Ayuba James however disclosed that police recorded her statement but later cited instructions from higher authorities preventing her court appearance until the 48-hour period expires.

James told the Nation online that the delays is “an abuse of the 48-hour rule”.

The lawyer added that a search warrant has been issued for Zamba’s phone, which lawyers have reviewed.

The forner SPC faces charges of abuse of office.

Zamba is believed to be ousted President Lazarus Chakwera’s errand lady