RESIDENTS of Kalumbila district have condemned the killing of a woman who was accused of causing the disappearance of a 25 year old man’s private parts, in Kisasa area.
The residents’ representative, Bernard Chilayi, described the act as inhuman and criminal.
Chilayi told #Kalemba that it is unfortunate that members of the community took the law into their own hands instead of allowing the due process to prevail.
He said the killing was not only tragic but also a violation of the country’s legal and moral values and the residents hope the perpetrators feel the full wrath of the law.
“No individual or group of people has the right to administer justice outside the confines of the law. Acts of mob justice undermine the rule of law and threatens peace and unity in communities,” he said.
Chilayi said Zambia is a christian nation guided by principles of love, justice and respect for human life, which should be upheld at all times.
He has further called for the arrest of all those involved, so that they can face the law.
Chilayi says the country is governed by laws which must be respected by all citizens regardless of the circumstances.
He added that the allegations of witchcraft cannot justify violence, as such claims are often difficult to prove.
“No one has the authority to determine or confirm whether another person is practicing witchcraft,” Chilayi said.
He has since called on members of the public to resolve disputes through lawful channels and to promote peaceful coexistence in their communities.
By Sanfrossa Mberi
Kalemba March 22, 2026
