A body of a named man was found floating in Chibila stream near Itezhi-Tezhi Compound in Mumbwa Township two days ago, sparking widespread fear amongst residents.

Commenting on the development, Mumbwa District Commissioner Lennox Shimwambwa, told ZANIS that the police confirmed the incident and named the deceased as Robert Kaumba , 41, who was a resident of Itezhi-Tezhi Compound.

Mr. Shimwambwa called on the residents Itezhi-Tezhi Compound to remain calm over the matter, as the investigations to know the cause of the dead man’s death continue.

He said the body found in semi-decomposed state, and had no signs of foul play.

Mr. Shimwambwa assured the residents that the law enforcement officers were on the ground to ensure that everything is under control.

Meanwhile, sources close to the deceased man said that Mr. Kaumba had a history of suffering from Epilepsy.

Relatives of the deceased, who preferred to remain anonymous, said they strongly believed that he may have drowned after experiencing an epileptic attack.

Other sources said the late Kaumba had gone to the stream to wash some clothes, and that his clothes were still scattered on the banks of the Chibila Stream at the time when the body was discovered by a group of children who had gone to wash their clothes two days ago.
[ZANIS]

7 COMMENTS

16 Crates October 9, 2009 At 4:40 pm

What is the deal with all these horrific stories coming out of itezhi-tezhi?
Nine Chale October 9, 2009 At 4:43 pm

Anything unusual about this, regarding the background of the man’s illness? My condolensces to the family all the same.
Wanzelu October 9, 2009 At 4:56 pm

Was Musokotwane ready for the budget presentation? He should have just said the 2009 budget will be the same as 2010 except for one or two things.Its a budget where one thinks well……. i have heard this before
awe mwe! October 10, 2009 At 7:16 am

may FTJ be the next one to be found floating
Livingstone October 10, 2009 At 2:33 pm

Sorry man you died poor, MYSRIP
Kanjimaano October 11, 2009 At 12:11 pm

Few weeks ago it was 35 buffaloes. this week 1 man. What next???
ChoChobs October 12, 2009 At 4:32 pm

#1 It’s not Itezhi-Tezhi in Southern Province as you put it. This is just some township. Nway, coming to the issue at hand. people with such illnesses need alot of care, or their lives are at risk of being lost. how would they let an epileptic person move around, especially near ponds like that? We won’t really blame them. God’s time is the best, they say. So this was just the right time for him to die-Floating. MHSRIP