A 21 year-old man of Mansa district has allegedly been stabbed to death by a colleague, following a dispute.
The incident occurred on Tuesday, May 26, around 10:00 hours at Namwandwe market layby, where the deceased identified as Collins Mambwe, worked as a call-boy directing passengers to vehicles undertaking journeys to various destinations.
Luapula Province Commissioner of Police, Stephen Palaata has confirmed the incident, saying the deceased was allegedly stabbed on the left side of the chest by Roderick Mandevu, 41.
Mr Palaata said preliminary investigations revealed that around 09:00 hours, Mr Mambwe was carrying out his usual duties at the layby when the suspect approached him and allegedly told him that he was not supposed to be operating from that place, ordering him to find another place to work from.
He said that, in the process, the suspect allegedly drew a knife from his pocket and stabbed the deceased on the left side of the chest.
“Members of the public immediately apprehended the suspect and took him to the office of the Community Crime Prevention Unit (CCPU), where he was detained. The victim was rushed to Mansa General Hospital but was later pronounced dead,” Mr Palaata said.
Police officers later visited the scene and recovered the knife allegedly used in the attack from the suspect, who was subsequently arrested and taken to Mansa Central Police Station, where he remains in custody.
Mr Palaata added that officers also visited Mansa General Hospital and found the body of the deceased lying lifeless.
He said a physical inspection of the body revealed a stab wound on the left side of the chest.
“A post-mortem examination will be conducted to ascertain the exact cause of death. The suspect will formally be charged and is expected to appear in court soon. ” he said.
