A 44-year-old man of Chunga, Matero, named Maxwell Banda lost his life at the hands of an enraged mob who suspected him of being a witch.
The incident unfolded when Banda was discovered naked, accompanied by two unidentified individuals who managed to flee the scene as the mob gathered.
Grace Phiri, a cousin of the deceased, reported the incident to the Chunga police post, recounting that Banda endured a brutal beating that left him unconscious.
His life was only spared thanks to the intervention of a Good Samaritan identified as Harrington Changa.
Banda was swiftly rushed to Matero Level One Hospital, but tragically, he was pronounced dead upon arrival.
According to reports, despite sustaining swollen legs, there were no apparent physical injuries on Banda.
The lifeless body of Maxwell Banda has been placed in the care of the University Teaching Hospital, where it awaits a postmortem examination and eventual burial.
An inquiry file is said to have been opened by authorities.
-Kalemba