19-year-old found dead in suspected suicide in Milenge
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Local NewsA 19-year-old man has been found dead in an apparent suicide incident in Mununshi Forest in Milenge District, Luapula Province. Luapula Province Police Commanding Officer Lucky Munkhondya confirmed the incident, which was reported to Milenge Police Post on November 7, 2026. Ms…
A 19-year-old man has been found dead in an apparent suicide incident in Mununshi Forest in Milenge District, Luapula Province.
Luapula Province Police Commanding Officer Lucky Munkhondya confirmed the incident, which was reported to Milenge Police Post on November 7, 2026.
Ms Munkhondya identified the deceased as Shadreck Phiri of Passwell Saka Village in Chief Sokontwe’s area.
She said the deceased’s mother, 47-year-old Susan Kalunga, reported the matter to police after receiving information that her son had allegedly hanged himself in the forest.
“Preliminary investigations indicated that the incident was believed to have occurred between November 2 and November 7, 2026,” Ms Munkhondya said.
She explained that on November 2, the deceased left his mother’s residence at around 08:00 hours, informing her that he was going to visit his uncle, Mwansa Dickson, in Kasepa Village, also in Chief Sokontwe’s area.
The Police Commanding Officer said Phiri remained at his uncle’s residence until November 6, when he left at around 16:00 hours to return to his mother’s home.
She said according to the uncle, the deceased appeared normal and had not complained of any problems before leaving.
Ms Munkhondya said the body was discovered the following morning, November 7, at around 08:00 hours by 25-year-old Josphat Lungo, who was heading to the forest compound.
“The deceased was found hanging from a tree approximately 10 metres from the main road in Mununshi Forest,” she said.
She further noted that the family was subsequently informed by telephone, prompting the deceased’s mother to rush to the scene, where she confirmed that the person found hanging was her son.
Ms Munkhondya observed that the matter was later reported to police, who visited the scene and conducted a physical inspection of the body.
She said the inspection revealed that the body was suspended approximately six metres above the ground, while further examination indicated a broken neck.
“The physical inspection revealed signs consistent with a suspected suicide,” Ms Munkhondya said.
Ms Munkhondya further noted that the police had since advised the deceased’s relatives on the necessary procedures regarding the burial and marking of the grave.
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