17/07/2026
Woman Beaten In Viral Video Had Gone To Collect Rent Money From Police Officer's Husband Before They Couof Be Caught
Muchinga Province Police Commissioner Kenneth Kang'ombe has confirmed that the police officer seen in a viral video allegedly assaulting and forcing a woman to undress is Inspector Diana Mukelebai, a Protective Unit officer based at Nakonde Police Station.
Mr. Kang'ombe has confirmed to Chete FM News that Inspector Mukelebai, 40, has been arrested together with Judith Nangoi, 42, Lister Nachamba, 38, and Mervis Nakamba, 26, all of Mulenda Village in Chief Waitwika's area, in connection with a case of assault occasioning bodily harm.
He says the incident occurred on 13 July 2026 between 11:00 and 12:00 hours at Julayi Village in Chief Waitwika's area and was reported to Nakonde Police Station on 15 July 2026 by Martha Mutambo, 23, of Ntindi Village.
The provincial police chief says the victim sustained bruises on both thighs, bruises on the back and general body pains after allegedly being beaten with a wooden stick and slapped by the four suspects.
Investigations have established that the matter began in October 2024, when Kennedy Simumba, the husband of Inspector Mukelebai, allegedly proposed love to the victim.
According to the report, before accepting the relationship, the victim asked Mr. Simumba whether he was married.
He admitted that he was married but allegedly told her that he was experiencing marital problems because his wife was unable to conceive.
The victim also informed Mr. Simumba that she was a single mother with a six-year-old daughter, after which the two agreed to enter into a relationship.
The couple reportedly agreed that they would have children together and that Mr. Simumba would provide child support.
The Police Commissioner says Mr. Simumba later started paying the victim's GCE school fees and rented accommodation for her at Mukoma Village before asking her to relocate to Ntindi Village for security reasons.
He paid rent for some time before defaulting, leaving rental arrears of K1,500, with the monthly rent being K500.
On 12 July 2026, the victim received a phone call from Mr. Simumba asking her to visit his house the following day so they could discuss the outstanding rental arrears because his wife was reportedly away from home.
The victim went to the house on 13 July at around 10:00 hours, where Mr. Simumba allegedly invited her into the bedroom and instructed her to undress before the two got into bed.
The victim told police that no sexual act took place.
The reports says while they were in the bedroom, Inspector Mukelebai allegedly left her point of duty after receiving information from friends that her husband had invited another woman into their matrimonial home.
The officer allegedly entered the house in police uniform while armed with an AK-47 rifle, went into the bedroom and pointed the firearm at the victim.
The victim quickly dressed up before Inspector Mukelebai allegedly dragged her into the sitting room, where the three other women joined in assaulting her using a wooden stick and slaps.
The suspects allegedly instructed the victim to remove all her clothes while Inspector Mukelebai continued pointing the firearm at her.
Out of fear, the victim allegedly complied and removed all her clothes, remaining naked while the suspects allegedly recorded the incident using a mobile phone.
She was issued with a medical report form and referred to Nakonde Urban Health Centre for medical examination and treatment.
The four suspects have since been detained in police custody for assault occasioning bodily harm.
A docket has been opened and investigations are continuing with the case going to court.
-Cheta Fm
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