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A POLICE officer in Mkushi has died after reportedly shooting himself with an AK-47 rifle while on duty at TAZARA Police Post in Mkushi.
The officer, identified as Constable Rister Chuwa, is suspected to have taken his life on Sunday while on duty.
He was reportedly with a colleague at the time, who had briefly stepped away to another office when the incident occurred.
Prior to the incident, Constable Chuwa is reported to have collected an AK-47 service firearm from the front desk after his colleague briefly stepped into another office, leaving him alone.
Moments later, two gunshots were heard from the rear section of the offices. When fellow officers rushed to check, they found Constable Chuwa lying on the ground with the service firearm beside him. He had sustained a gunshot wound to the lower jaw.
Zambia Police Service public relations officer Godfrey Chilabi confirmed the incident in a statement saying, the officer was rushed to Mkushi District Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
“Initial findings suggest that the incident is suspected to be a case of suicide. However, a full investigation is underway to establish the exact circumstances, The body has been deposited in the hospital mortuary pending a postmortem examination,” Mr Chilabi said.
(Mwebantu, Tuesday, 17th Februray, 2026)
Man found dead in lodge after night out with woman, police say
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A MAN, believed to be between 35 and 42 years old, has been found dead in a room at a lodge in Lusaka’s John Howard Compound after spending the night with an unidentified woman who is now being sought by police.
The Zambia Police have revealed that the unidentified man checked in the said lodge with his companion around 22:00hrs and was later discovered lifeless around 05:40hrs.
“Preliminary investigations indicate that on February 16, 2026, around 05:40 hours, the male client, aged between 35 and 42 years, was discovered dead in his room,” police public relations officer Godfrey Chilabi said, “He had checked into the room on February 15, 2026, at 22:00 hours, accompanied by a female, estimated to be between 27 and 30 years of age.”
Mr Chilabi said the whereabouts of the female who was with the deceased are currently unknown.
He said body has been deposited at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) Mortuary, pending identification and a postmortem examination.
Mr Chilabi called on members of the public with information regarding the incident or the identity of the deceased to assist the police with the investigation.
(Mwebantu, Monday, 16th Februray, 2026)
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POLICE have warned that any motorist who fails to stop and render assistance after being involved in a road traffic accident will be dealt with firmly in accordance with the law.
The warning follows concern over the rising number of hit-and-run road traffic accidents.
In a media statement, police spokesperson said many hit-and-run incidents have resulted in fatalities.
Mr Chilabi reminded motorists that under the Road Traffic Act No. 11 of 2002, any driver involved in a road traffic accident is legally required to immediately stop at the scene and render appropriate assistance to anyone injured.
He said failure to comply with these obligations constitutes an offence under the law.
“The law further stipulates that a driver may only rely on a valid defence if they reasonably believe that stopping would endanger their own safety or the safety of other occupants in the vehicle. In such cases, the driver must report the accident to the nearest police station without delay,” he said.
Mr Chilabi said police have observed that some motorists wilfully or negligently flee accident scenes without any legitimate threat, adding that such behaviour is unacceptable and subject to prosecution.
He said motorised patrols will continue, and road safety awareness programmes will be strengthened to promote responsible driving.
“Motorists are urged to exercise extra caution, strictly adhere to traffic regulations and act responsibly in the event of an accident. Saving lives is a shared responsibility,” Mr Chilabi said.
(Mwebantu, Sunday, 15th Februray, 2026)
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POLICE have recorded a road traffic accident in which a police officer died while musician sustained serious injuries.
The accident occurred yesterday, February 14, 2026, around 16:40 hours in the Machinga area, about 12 kilometres south of Monze town.
According to preliminary investigations, the accident occurred when the driver of a Toyota Lexus improperly attempted to overtake a truck, resulting in a head-on collision with an oncoming Toyota Axio that had the right of way.
In a statement, police spokesperson said the accident involved two motor vehicles: a Toyota Lexus, registration number BLD 3803ZM, and a Toyota Axio, registration number BAD 7178.
Mr Chilabi said the Toyota Lexus was driven by Benjamin Phiri, 42, of Lilayi in Lusaka, who was driving towards Chisekesi at the time of the accident.
He said Mr Phiri sustained serious injuries and has been admitted to Monze Mission Hospital.
Mr Chilabi said a passenger in the Lexus, David Banda, 45, of Silverest Area in Lusaka, popularly known as General Ozzy,also sustained serious injuries and has been admitted to Monze Mission Hospital.
Mr Chilabi said the Toyota Axio was driven by Michael Nyirenda, 55, a police officer of Site and Service Compound in Monze District.
He said the officer sustained fatal head injuries and died on the spot.
“The body of the deceased has been deposited at Monze Mission Hospital mortuary awaiting a post-mortem examination,” he said.
Mr Chilabi said a passenger in the Toyota Axio, Mwiya Munalula, 45, a police officer of Manungu Residential Area in Monze District, sustained minor injuries.
He said Ms Munalula was treated and later discharged from Monze Mission Hospital.
“Both vehicles were extensively damaged,” Mr Chilabi said.
(Mwebantu, Sunday, 15th Februray, 2025)
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