The deceased, Agripa Banda of Thebwe Village in Chief Mlolo’s area, was in the company of Christopher Nyirenda around 18:00 hours yesterday, drinking locally brewed Chibuku at a named woman’s house.
According to reports, the two had been drinking and socialising when Nyirenda demanded that Banda repay a K3 debt. The demand sparked an argument, which quickly escalated into a physical confrontation.
Despite attempts by others present to separate the two and calm the situation, tensions remained high. Banda later left the premises to head home.
However, Nyirenda allegedly followed him shortly after and struck him on the back of the head with a brick, leaving him unconscious before fleeing the scene.
Banda was rushed to Chanida Health Post and later referred to Chadiza District Hospital, where he was pronounced dead upon arrival.
Eastern Province Police Commanding Officer Robertson Mweemba confirmed the incident, stating that officers who inspected the body observed that the deceased was bleeding from the nose, mouth, and right ear, although no visible external injuries were noted.
“A manhunt has since been launched to apprehend the suspect,” said Mweemba.
The body of the deceased has since been deposited in the mortuary awaiting a postmortem examination.
Police have urged members of the public to resolve disputes peacefully and avoid resorting to violence.
Coward. If you fail to win with barehands you don’t sneak up on him armed with bricks. That’s why Mpezeni lost the war to Chitimukulu who conniving with the Arabs for guns