31/05/2026
POLICE PROBE MURDER OF 62-YEAR-OLD WOMAN IN MONGU
By Martin Lubasi Lubasi
Police in Mongu District have launched investigations into the murder of a 62-year-old woman whose body was discovered in Mbuywana Stage Three Compound in the early hours of Sunday.
The deceased has been identified as Mwila Kalenga, 62, of Village Chizimo in Chief Masilokwa's area of Kalabo District. According to police, the incident was reported to Mongu Police Station around 07:00 hours after her body was found in an unfinished house within Mbuywana Stage Three Compound.
Preliminary investigations indicate that Ms. Kalenga attended a traditional initiation ceremony, locally known as "Siomboka," on Saturday evening. Police say she later left the gathering for an unknown destination after reportedly leaving her mobile phone in the custody of another woman attending the event.
Officers who visited the scene found the body undressed and bearing multiple injuries. Police suspect that the attackers may have attempted to sexually assault the victim before killing her.
Human footprints were also observed at the scene, which investigators believe could assist with the ongoing probe.
The body has been taken to Lewanika General Hospital Mortuary awaiting a postmortem examination. No arrests have been made so far. Police have appealed to members of the public with information that could lead to the apprehension of the suspects to report to the nearest police station as investigations continue.