Monday, July 27, 2026 - A 46-year-old man has committed suicide after allegedly def!ling his 15-year-old housemaid in Zambia.
The deceased, David Phiri, an internal auditor at Chadiza
Town Council, is reported to have taken his life at his plot in Mambwe District
while on leave.
Eastern Province Police Commanding Officer Robertson Mweemba
confirmed the incident, which occurred on 26th July 2026 at around 02:00 hours
in Jumbe Village, Mambwe District.
Mr Mweemba said Mr Phiri had travelled to Mambwe while on
leave and was lodging at the Council Guest House as he worked on his plot.
“On 25th July 2026, the deceased was seen drinking beer and
playing pool with friends at a bar in Mambwe’s Central Business District. He
later parted ways with his friends. At about 02:00 hours, nearby residents
heard someone screaming from the direction of his plot but did not check on
him,” Mr Mweemba said.
Members of the public later discovered Mr Phiri lying
motionless at the plot and alerted police around 07:00 hours.
Officers visited the scene and identified the body with the
help of relatives.
A physical inspection revealed no visible injuries, but a
strong chemical smell was detected. Particles suspected to be maize
preservative tablets were found near the body, together with a bottle of
whisky.
“The motive for taking his life is not known. However, there
are unverified allegations that the deceased had allegedly defiled his
15-year-old housemaid in Chadiza before travelling to Mambwe. This allegation
is still subject to police investigations and has not been confirmed,” Mr
Mweemba said.
The body has since been deposited at Mambwe District
Hospital Mortuary awaiting burial, with police ruling out foul play.
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