By White Luhanga
A bizarre incident has been reported in Kapaine Village of Sinda District in Eastern Province, where a small coffin wrapped in a blue chitenge material was found on the doorway of a 62-year-old woman.
Eastern Province Police Commissioner Robertson Mweemba confirmed the incident, which occurred on August 25, 2025, around 05:00 hours.
Mr. Mweemba says Agnes Phiri, the owner of the house, reported that when she woke up yesterday morning, she found the said coffin which had been left by an unknown person.
He says the police visited the scene and interviewed Ms. Phiri, who expressed ignorance about the coffin.
The coffin was later opened, revealing it to be an empty wooden coffin.
He says the village headman was also interviewed and expressed ignorance about the coffin, stating that he had no report of a funeral in his village.
Mr. Mweemba said the village headman was advised to report the matter to their Chief for further guidance while the police continue investigating to identify the person behind the incident.
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