A 24 year old man has drowned on Lake Tanganyika in Mpulungu District, in Northern Province.
Northern Province Police Commanding Officer, Simunji Mulonda, says the incident occurred on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at around 10:30 hours at Lakeside area in senior Chief Tafuna’s Chiefdom.
In a statement released to the media in Kasama, Mr Mulonda said the deceased has been identified as Jonathan Simbule of Mbala District.
Mr Mulonda said the younger brother to the deceased, Suwilanji Simbule 21, reported the matter to Mpulungu Police Station at around 10:50 hours.
Mr Mulonda explained that Jonathan had gone swimming with his brothers, Suwilanji and James, along the shores of Lake Tanganyika.
He added that while in the water, some children rushed out in panic, prompting Suwilanji to inquire.
“One of the children informed him that there was a body in the water. Upon checking, he discovered that the body was that of his brother,” Mulonda said.
He further said that members of the public quickly responded to call for help and managed to retrieve Jonathan’s body from the lake.
He said Police officers later visited the scene and conducted a physical inspection, and ruled out any foul play.
The Police Commanding Officer said the body has since been deposited at Mpulungu District Hospital Mortuary, awaiting burial.
He has since urged residents to be cautious when engaging in water activities.
