A 47-year-old man of Mutalaiti area in Mongu District has been brutally murdered by his nephew on suspicion of practicing witchcraft.
Police Deputy Public Relations officer DANNY MWALE has confirmed that NAMAWA KABISA was murdered by his nephew MUYUNDA NANGALELWA on March 23, 2024 on suspicion that the deceased was behind the sudden death of his grandchild.
Mr MWALE says the assailant hacked his uncle on the head and stabbed him on the throat before he ran away.
He says an axe and a knife are believed to have been used in the act
Police report indicates that on Saturday, March 23, 2024 around 09:00 hours, MALUMO PELEKELO, the grandchild to the victim, fell sick and was rushed to Mutalaiti Clinic where he died after a short illness.
He says after failed attempts by a witch doctor only identified as MANDINDA engaged by other relatives to resuscitate the boy, mourners including the victim gathered to prepare the body for burial.
He says, it was at this point, the suspected assailant, NANGALELWA suddenly appeared with an axe and knife which he used to smash his uncle’s head before stabbing him twice on the throat.
Mr MWALE says the victim was rushed to Lewanika General Hospital where he was pronounced dead upon arrival.
