Graphel Musamba
| Graphel Musamba | |
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| Inspector General of Police, Zambia | |
| Office | Inspector General of Police |
| Term start | 14 April 2023 |
| Term end | |
| Predecessor | Remmy Kajoba |
| Successor | |
| Nationality | Zambian |
| Political party | |
| Residence | |
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Graphel Musamba (born 5 September 1965 in Lusaka, Zambia) is a Zambian police officer serving as the 19th Inspector General of Police (IG) in the Zambia Police Service, operating under the [[Ministry of Home Affairs[1][2].
Background and Appointment
A veteran of the Zambia Police Service, Musamba was appointed IG by President Hakainde Hichilema, succeeding Inspector General Remmy Kajoba[3]. As IG, he oversees the strategic and operational leadership of the national force under constitutional and legislative mandate.
Role and Responsibilities
In his capacity as IG, Musamba directs nation-wide policing operations, maintains law and order and ensures coordination across all directorates. He has appeared publicly at Police Open Day events and launched initiatives such as Advanced Criminal Investigation training programs, reflecting a focus on modernizing the Zambia Police Service capabilities[4][5].
Musamba has also promoted personnel excellence, endorsing meritorious actions like celebrating Sgt. David Mwale’s national sporting achievements[6]. He has emphasized ethical use of social media among officers to uphold institutional integrity[7].
See also
References
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, “Inspector General of Police (Zambia),” *Wikipedia*, accessed 2025.
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, “Graphel Musamba,” Wikipedia, accessed 2025.
- ↑ “President HH fires Lemmy Kajoba appoints Remmy Kajoba as new Inspector General,” Lusaka Times, 14 April 2023
- ↑ “IG flags off advanced CID training at Lilayi,” *Zambia Police Service* (Facebook), accessed 2025.
- ↑ “2025 Police Open Day: Statement by the Inspector General of Police Mr. Graphel C. Musamba,” Zambia Police Service (Facebook), accessed 2025.
- ↑ “IG Musamba promotes Sgt. Mwale,” Zambia Police Service (Facebook), accessed 2025.
- ↑ ZANIS: “Inspector General of Police Graphel Musamba calls on police officers to use social media responsibly,” accessed 2025.
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