Unknown man found dead at Gino farms, Chipata

Police in Chipata district in eastern Province have discovered body of a man believed to be above 40 years.

The unknown man is believed to have been murdered between 30th and 31st March 2026, and his body was discovered at Gino Farms, St. Monica’s area.

Eastern Province Police Commanding Officer Robertson Mweemba confirmed that the body was found with cuts and blood from the nose and mouth.

“Upon inspection of the body, it was discovered bleeding from the nose and mouth, and had cuts on the left side of the upper lip, and the right side of the face was swollen indicating that the deceased might have been hit with an object,” Mr Mweemba explained.

The police Chief told Zambia the media that a waist belt believed to be from his trousers loops was cut, showing some excessive of force.

“So, we also found the belt tied around his neck, he wore a white t-shirt, white trousers, white and pink snickers which had mud all over them, indicating forms of struggle,” he mentioned.

The body of the deceased was first recognised by some school going children who were using a foot path within the Gino farm around 06:00 hours of March 31, 2026.

The boys then reported to St. Monica’s Police Post

Mr Mweemba said the body of the deceased has since been deposited at Chipata Central Hospital Mortuary awaiting possible identification and postmortem examinations.

He said that foul play was suspected and the police has since instituted investigations into the matter.