According to a statement issued by Southern Province Commanding Officer Moono Namalongo, the incident was reported to Chikuni Police Station on March 1, 2026, around 09:00 hours.
The deceased has been identified as Charles Choobe, 67, of Choobe Village. The alleged murder is believed to have occurred between 22:00 hours on February 28 and 09:00 hours on March 1, 2026.
Police reports indicate that Mr. Choobe was last seen on the evening of February 28 at Choobe Market around 20:00 hours in the company of friends before heading home at about 22:00 hours.
On the same night, the deceased’s wife, Ireen Munyati, reported that her son, Fanwell Choobe, 33, took a piece of wood from her house and left. She became concerned when her husband did not return home.
The body was later discovered by Boston Chimbali, 45, approximately 10 metres from Fanwell Choobe’s house. Officers recovered a piece of wood believed to have been taken from Ms. Munyati’s house, along with an axe from the scene.
Police officers who visited the scene found the body lying on its back and confirmed the incident.
Fanwell Choobe was apprehended and later led officers to an alleged accomplice, Franaly Mupale, 51. Both suspects, residents of Choobe Village, are currently in police custody as investigations continue.
The body of the deceased has been deposited at Monze Mission Hospital mortuary pending a postmortem examination.
Investigations into the matter are ongoing.
