Police in Chilubi District in Northern Province have opened investigations following the discovery of a human skeleton in Laki Village in Chief Chiwanangala’s chiedom in Northern Province.
Northern Province Police Commanding Officer Simunji Mulonda confirmed that skeletal remains were discovered by Botta Ngosa 62 in his groundnuts fields.
 Mr Mulonda revealed that Ngosa reported the matter to Matipa Police Post who recorded the report on Saturday, June 6, 2026.
He disclosed that preliminary investigations revealed that the body was in an advanced state of decomposition.
The Police Commanding Officer added that the deceased was later identified as Chewe Lunkonto, aged 45, of Bulilo village through clothing recognition by a close relative.
Mr Mulonda further revealed that it was established that the deceased had been missing since May 19, 2026, although no missing person’s report had been filed with the police.
He explained that the remains have since been buried at a local cemetery, with the grave marked for possible future exhumation should need arise.
Mr Mulonda said an inquiry file has since been opened, and investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the death.
The Division Commanding Officer has urged members of the public to promptly report missing persons and any suspicious occurrences to the nearest police station.
