March 17, 2024 – A 32 year old woman Barbara Nyoni of Kabamba resettlement scheme in Masaiti and her three year old son were murdered by her 42 year old husband Bright Shimbile, who later committed suicide by hanging himself to a tree using a fibre, 50 meters away from their home.

The incident happened between 13/03/24 and 16/03/24 as Barbara was last seen by her neighbours on 13/03/24 as she was coming from the grinding mill. The two decomposed bodies were discovered by the neighbours after they saw flies on the door and an awful smell coming from the house.

Police officers inspected the bodies and discovered that Barbara had multiple deep cuts on the head while the son’s head was completely chopped off. It is suspected that an axe was used in the act as it was found at the scene, stained with blood. Bright is suspected to have committed suicide after murdering the duo. The three year-old was Brights step son.

All the three bodies were found in a decomposed state, and the family was advised to bury and mark the grave.

Kabamba resettlement is in Masaiti but policed by Kapiri Mposhi because of proximity.

Charity Munganga
Central Province Police Commissioner
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