A 33-year-old man accused of murdering his wife in Katanti Village in Senior Chief Mwamba’s Chiefdom in Kasama District, has been found dead.
Northern Province Police Deputy Commanding Officer, Charles Mbita, has identified the suspect as Edwin Mpange, who was wanted in connection with the death of his wife.
Mpange who has allegedly committed suicide has been on police wanted list in connection with the death of his wife Melace Mulenga, 24, who fied on May 8, 2026.
In a statement made available to the media in Kasama, Dr Mbita revealed that the body was discovered hanging from a tree in a bush about two kilometers from Katanti Village.
Dr Mbita says Mpange’s body, already in a semi-decomposed state, was found by a local farmer, identified as Sydney Mutale, 44, and later reported to Kasama Police Station by Community Crime Prevention Unit member, Jackson Katongo 69.
He added that police believe Mpange took his own life shortly after committing the alleged murder due to the condition of the body.
Dr Mbita said family members have since been advised to proceed with burial and mark the grave accordingly.
The Northern Division Deputy Police Commanding Officer said the matter is being treated as a suspected suicide.
Meanwhile, Dr Mbita, expressed concern that the couple’s children have been left vulnerable following the incident.
He urged members of the public to resolve disputes peacefully and to seek support from community and counselling systems during times of emotional distress.
