Mr Lungu's lawyer, Jonas Zimba has told Diamond TV that police officers are conducting a search, allegedly linked to the ownership of three motor vehicles and a title deed.

He said the search follows a complaint against the former first lady, Esther Lungu, over her suspicious ownership of the three motor vehicles.

Police have not yet issued a statement over the development.

The former ruling party, Patriotic Front (PF), have described the deployment as a breach of Mr Lungu's immunity as guaranteed by the law.

Mr Lungu lost power to Hakainde Hichilema in the August 2021 election.