06/10/2025
PRESS STATEMENT
SUICIDE – SIMON MWANSA KAPWEPWE POLICE STATION
Lusaka, October 06, 2025 – The Zambia Police Service wishes to confirm an incident of suicide which occurred in Meanwood area, off Chainda Road, yesterday October 05, 2025 around 13:30 hours.Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe Police Station received a report at 14:00 hours from Betty Miyanda, of the same area, who informed the police that she had been called by an unknown person notifying her that her cousin, M/Given Mobo, aged 40, had hanged himself in the bush near Meanwood Gate, off Chainda Road.Brief facts of the matter are that on the material date, the now deceased, Given Mobo, had an argument with his wife, Clara Soko, at their home in Chainda. The wife later indicated that she was going to leave their matrimonial home. Following the disagreement, the deceased left the house and went to Chainda Market where he was seen consuming beer. While there, he was reportedly overheard telling some people that he intended to hang himself.After drinking, he left the market, and his whereabouts were unknown until the sad discovery of his body. Police officers rushed to the scene and found the deceased hanging from a tree, with his hands holding the rope around his neck. Upon examination, no visible physical injuries were found on the body.The body was retrieved and deposited in the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) Mortuary awaiting postmortem and burial. An Inquiry File has been opened and investigations have been launched into the matter.The Zambia Police Service urges members of the public to seek help and counseling whenever faced with life challenges. Suicide is never a solution—talking to trusted family members, religious leaders, or professional counselors can make a difference.
Rae Hamoonga
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFI