ZR Staffer
Barely a day after a 40-year-old man was burnt to death in Chief Tembwe’s Chiefdom on suspicion of practicing witchcraft, an 88-year-old man has been critically injured after being beaten by a mob in Chief Kambombo’s Chiefdom in Chama District of Eastern Province, on suspicion of practicing witchcraft.
The victim has been identified as Trywell Zyambo from Chimwemwe village.
Eastern Province Police Commissioner Robertson Mweemba confirmed the incident, stating it occurred today, September 7, 2025, around 18:00 hours.
Mr. Mweemba says around 18:30 hours, the police received a call from a community member reporting that the man was being beaten by a mob over witchcraft allegations.
He says Police officers quickly responded to the scene and found people beating the man at his residence, where they managed to disperse the crowd and rescue the old man.
He says Mr. Zyambo, who was found unconscious, sustained severe injuries, including a swollen head and bleeding from the nose, mouth, and forehead.
The victim was rushed to Chama District Hospital, where he remains in critical condition.
Mr. Mweemba stated that a docket has been opened, and investigations have been instituted, but no arrests have been made yet.
©️ Zambia Reports | September 8th, 2025.