A tragic incident in Ndola has left a three-year-old girl dead after her uncle allegedly tossed her into the air while intoxicated and failed to catch her.
The deceased, identified as Janet Mazimba, died after sustaining fatal injuries when she landed on the ground.
According to reports, the suspect, 38-year-old Alimon Simukonda, returned home around 02:00 hours after a drinking spree. Instead of going to sleep, he reportedly began playing with the child.
In the process, Simukonda allegedly threw the girl into the air, sending her over two metres high, but failed to catch her on the way down.
The impact caused severe injuries, with the child bleeding from the nose and mouth. She died shortly after.
The girl’s grandmother reported the matter to Jacaranda Villa Police Post, prompting police to visit the scene.
Officers reportedly found the suspect still heavily intoxicated and largely unaware of what had occurred.
Copperbelt Province Police Commanding Officer Mwala Yuyi confirmed the incident and the arrest of Simukonda.
The suspect is currently in police custody and is expected to appear in court to face charges related to the child’s death.
This is worse than DUI. The little girl could not flee to any place. The drunken uncle was supposed to provide her a safe place. What a sad story
Drunk people should stay far far far away from babies
Ati Umulandu mume. too bad it gonna haunt him him for life