A 21-year-old man from Upper Kaleya Settlement in Chikankata District is admitted to hospital after allegedly attempting to take his own life following a domestic dispute with his mother over food.
The incident occurred on the evening of February 15, 2026. According to reports, the man quarrelled with his mother after complaining that the relish served with his meal was insufficient.
It is understood that the mother had prepared nsima while her son was away. Upon returning home later that evening, he went to sleep and only asked for the meal the following morning, which was provided. However, dissatisfaction with the portion of relish reportedly led to a verbal altercation that escalated into a physical confrontation before bystanders intervened.
Following the dispute, the young man is said to have ingested a substance suspected to be poison. He was rushed to Chikankata Mission Hospital where he is receiving medical attention.
Confirming the incident, Southern Province Commissioner of Police Moono Namalongo said the man’s condition remains unstable.
Authorities have since urged members of the public to seek peaceful ways of resolving domestic disputes and to seek help when experiencing emotional distress.
