A 50-year-old man of Chipata District Hospital area has allegedly taken his own life.
The deceased, Ashraf Victor Motala, is believed to have consumed a dangerous substance around 04:00 hours at his home, where he lived alone.
His worker, Ngwinjili Nyirenda, 43, told police he heard screams and crying coming from Motala’s house.
He forced open the main door and found him unconscious before rushing him to Chipata District Hospital. Motala was later referred to Chipata Central Hospital, where he died at 12:30 hours yesterday.
The deceased briefly regained consciousness and disclosed taking a dangerous substance without stating reasons.
A Police report indicates that he had been living alone following a divorce from his wife, Philippine Zulu, with whom he had two children.
Eastern Province Police Commissioner Robertson Mweemba confirmed the incident to Chipata Legacy
– Chipata EP Legacy