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POLICE in Kalumbila are searching for Andrew Sinyenga in connection with the alleged murder of 43-year-old Nsoche Zulu of Kalumbila Housing.
Zambia Police Service Public Relations Officer Mr. Godfrey Chilabi, told Mwebantu, that the case was recorded on September 7, 2026, around 19:30 hours after it was reported by the deceased’s 42-year-old female workmate.
“Preliminary investigations indicate the incident occurred between 17:00 hours on September 6, 2026, and 19:00 hours on September 7, 2026, at Ms Zulu’s residence,” Mr. Chilabi said.
He said Sinyenga, believed to be from Lusaka, had travelled to Kalumbila to visit Ms Zulu and was last seen with her around 17:00 hours on September 6 as they returned from the market.
Mr. Chilabi stated that when Ms Zulu failed to report for work on September 7, her workmate checked on her and found her lying face down in the bathroom.
“Police who responded found deep cuts on her back, facial injuries and burn marks on her body. The body was taken to Wumi Mini-Hospital mortuary awaiting postmortem,” he said.
Mr. Chilabi added that Sinyenga has not yet been located and that police have intensified efforts to find and apprehend him.
“The Zambia Police Service is appealing to anyone with information on Mr. Sinyenga’s whereabouts to report to the nearest police station or call 9010 / 9011,” Mr. Chilabi said.
(Mwebantu, Wednesday, 9th September, 2026)
