31/05/2026
Chipangali man, 29, murders brother over late mother's bed
POLICE in Chipangali District in Eastern Province have arrested a 29-year-old man for allegedly murdering his 56-year-old elder brother over a bed left by their late mother.
Eastern Province Police Commanding Officer Robertson Mweemba tells TV Yatu's Thandizo Banda that the incident occurred on Thursday, 29 at around 19:00 hours in Chimuzimu Village, of Chief Mshawa.
Blessings Lungu, 29, and Iraki Banda, 56, had argued over property distribution since 28 May.
The dispute escalated on 29 May when Lungu allegedly stabbed Banda once on the left side of the chest before fleeing.
Villagers from Katentele apprehended Lungu and handed him to Mgubudu Police Post.
The deceased’s body is at Kasenga Mini Hospital mortuary awaiting postmortem. The weapon has not been recovered.
Mweemba says a murder docket has been opened and investigations are ongoing.
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