Police in Kalumbila District of North-Western Province recorded a report of Sudden and Unnatural Death in which a 51-year-old man who was identified as Kapiji Kankasa was found dead in his motor vehicle.
Police were alerted and quickly rushed to the scene where they found the deceased in a seated position on the rear passanger seat of the Ford Explorer registration number ATB 3120. Upon inspection, the body was swollen and in a decomposed state.
Police also discovered two empty bottles suspected to be of Doom Insecticide in the said motor vehicle. He was discovered on January 8, 2023 around 15:00 hours inside the said motor vehicle which was parked at a named Guest House in Kakaindu area of Kalumbila District. He was last seen in Solwezi on January 4, 2023 around 23:00 hours.
Police initial investigations indicate that the deceased had booked a room at a named guest house where he is alleged to have spent one night. Further investigations also indicate that the motor vehicle, Ford Explorer belonged to the deceased.
Mr. Kankasa is believed to have been the owner of Buffalo Wings located in Solwezi District. Body of the deceased was taken to Solwezi General Hospital for postmortem and burial.
Police have opened an Inquiry File into the matter.
Danny Mwale
Deputy Police Public Relations Officer
