The remains of Staff Sergeant ALICK BANDA who passed away on December 29, 2025 after a short illness while serving under the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission in Central African Republic -MINUSCA- has arrived home.
The plane carrying the late Ssgt BANDA’s remains touched down at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in Lusaka at 21:05 hours and was received by Brigadier General Louis Chikoti.
Ssgt BANDA’s death has plunged the Zambia Army into mourning, creating a somber mood at the airport as Lt Col MALAWO N’GANDU handed over the remains to Brig Gen. CHIKOTI.
Zambia Army Commander, Lieutenant General GEOFFREY ZYEELE described the loss of the trooper as devastating, noting that his passing came in the line of duty while pursuing peace.
“No Commander remains unmoved by the death of his Soldier, especially that he died in pursuit of peace.
On behalf of the Zambia Army, I wish to extend our deepest sympathies to the family and loved ones of Staff Sergeant Banda. We share in your grief and stand with you during this difficult time,” Lt Gen ZYEELE said.
SSgt BANDA joined the Zambia Army on July 1, 2012, and underwent the initial military training at Lukanga Recruit Training Centre.
Upon completion of the training, he was posted to the Corps of Armour.
(Credit Zambia Army)