A 58-year-old man of Petauke, identified as Royd Mumba of Kalindawalo village, has taken his own life by hanging inside his bedroom.
Eastern Province Police Commanding Officer, Robertson Mweemba, confirmed the incident, which was reported by the deceased’s wife, Iledy Tembo, 50.
Brief facts indicate that Mr Mumba was involved in a road traffic accident in October last year, where he was hit by a motorbike and sustained a broken leg.
“He was taken to Petauke District Hospital where he was later referred to St. Francis Hospital for further examinations. Whilst at St. Francis Hospital, he was asked to pay K8, 000 for fixation of his broken leg of which he managed. Thereafter, he came back home and stayed peacefully with his family,” Mr Mweemba said.
However, on March 28, 2026, Mr Mumba twisted the same leg while watching football at Petauke Day Secondary School grounds.
“Upon return, he informed the wife that he had fallen down and the metal which was put on his leg got broken. Together with the wife, they went to Petauke District Hospital where they were advised to get back to St. Francis Hospital where he was attended to,” Mr Mweemba explained.
On April 6, 2026, at around 06:00 hours, Mr Mumba asked his wife to go to the field to collect pumpkins and pumpkin leaves, insisting she take all the children along.
Mr Mweemba said his 18-year-old son, who remained at home, later discovered him hanging from a pole with a chitenge material.
The matter was reported to police and upon inspection, no physical injuries were observed.
“The body has since been deposited into Petauke District Hospital,” Mr. Mweemba added, noting that no foul play is suspected.
Very sad. The truth is those things that government claims are free in Zambia are absent. Education is absent, medical services are absent.
Obama care would have provided the deceased with trauma counseling and other psycho services. This patient couldn’t see himself undergoing the same torture he had gone through.
With such poor medics, give praise to Kaunda who never sought medical services outside Zambia. Unlike all his fellow politicians
Yeah had he been a political figure he would have been flown to Sasafrica