MURDER CASE IN MATERO POLICE CELLS
September 23, 2024 – The Zambia Police Service wishes to inform the public about a tragic incident that occurred at Matero Police Station involving the death of a male suspect who was in police custody.
Today, September 23, 2024, at approximately 0800 hours, Matero Police Station recorded a report of murder involving Joseph Daka, a 20-year-old male suspect of George Compound, whose house number remains unknown.The deceased was being held in custody, facing a charge of aggravated robbery. It has been established that the suspect was murdered by his fellow inmates while in detention.
The incident is believed to have occurred between 2300 hours on September 22, 2024, and 0800 hours today, September 23, 2024. The Custody Officer discovered the body of Joseph Daka during a routine check in Cell Number three. The deceased was found with a swollen chin and bruises on both hands, indicating he had been assaulted.
Brief facts are that Joseph Daka was initially apprehended and detained on September 19, 2024, at around 1930 hours on a charge of aggravated robbery. Preliminary investigations into the matter have revealed that he was tied and beaten by his fellow inmates, resulting in his death.
Twelve suspects have been identified, and investigations are ongoing to zero in on who will be charged with murder.
The body of the deceased has been transported to the University Teaching Hospital Mortuary, where it awaits a postmortem examination.
We wish to assure the public that thorough investigations are ongoing, and the matter will be handled with the utmost seriousness to ensure justice prevails.
Rae Hamoonga
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
