16/03/2026
🚨 FOUR PEOPLE DIE IN SHOCKING STABBING INCIDENT IN NKEYEMA DISTRICT
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Police in Western Province are investigating a tragic and disturbing incident in which four people lost their lives following a series of violent knife attacks in Nkeyema District.
According to the Zambia Police Service, the attacks occurred between 08:00 and 09:00 hours on March 15, 2026, in Kalapo Area, and were later reported to Kaoma Police Station at around 16:10 hours.
First Victim
The first victim, Charity Masiye Mukubesa (65) of Kalapo Area under Chief Kakumba, was reportedly walking to Kalopa New Apostolic Church when she encountered the suspect.
Police say the suspect, identified as Kalaluka Chuma, believed to be between 25 and 30 years old, attacked her with a knife, inflicting deep cuts to her neck and upper arm. She died on the spot along the road leading to the church.
Second Victim
The suspect allegedly continued along the same road where he encountered Namonda Silumesi (38), who was also heading to the same church.
She had her three-year-old baby strapped to her back and was walking with her five-year-old son, Charles Mushilu.
Police report that the suspect stabbed her multiple times, causing severe injuries to the head, neck, chest, back, and shoulder, leading to her death.
Her five-year-old son managed to run to the village to alert community members, who later found the baby still strapped to the mother’s back—unharmed but stained with blood from the mother’s injuries.
Third Victim
The suspect is further believed to have proceeded to Siluwa Village, where he entered the house of Namiye Mukanwa (103), who was reportedly still in bed.
He allegedly attacked her with a knife, causing a deep cut below the eye, a cut on the cheek, and a fractured lower jaw. She also died at the scene.
Police officers later discovered the three bodies in separate locations—two along the road to the church and one inside a house in the village. A knife believed to have been used in the attacks was recovered near the first victim.
All three bodies were transported to Kaoma District Hospital mortuary pending post-mortem examinations.
Suspect Also Dies
Further investigations revealed that after the attacks, the suspect fled toward Namimbwe Area, where he allegedly attempted to attack another person.
However, community members apprehended him and assaulted him, leading to his death.
His body has also been taken to Kaoma District Hospital mortuary.
Police Statement
Western Province Police Commissioner Rae Hamoonga confirmed that four inquiry files have been opened for the deceased persons as investigations continue.
Police are urging members of the public to remain calm and cooperate with authorities as they work to establish the full circumstances surrounding the tragic incident.
🕊️ May the souls of the deceased rest in peace.
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