A MAN of John Laing Township in Lusaka has died in a tragic accident after falling into a pit-latrine while bathing.
The deceased has been identified as Casius Muma, aged 48.
Zambia Police Service spokesperson Rae Hamoonga confirmed the incident, saying officers at Kanyama Police Station received a report of sudden and unnatural death on November 6.
The report was made by the victim’s sister, Loveness Mulenga, aged 43, who explained that her brother drowned after the latrine collapsed while he was inside.
According to police, the accident occurred around 19:00 hours on November 5 when Muma went to bath in a pit-latrine that also served as a bathroom.
“Unfortunately, the structure collapsed while he was inside, causing him to fall into the pit and drown,” Mr Hamoonga said.
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Source: Zambia Daily Mail