A 48 year old woman of Mufulira on the Copperbelt Province has died after she was badly beaten by her boyfriend who is on the run.
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It is reported that Gift Chomba of Chibolya compound was beaten on December 16, 2022 around 19:00 hours by her lover identified only as Henry, residing in the same area.
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Following the beating, Chomba sustained general body pains and the matter was later reported by her son Roy Mulenga, as assault ocassioning actual body harm.
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According to police, an unknown object is alleged to have been used.
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A medical report form was later issued, and Chomba was taken to Ronald Ross hospital within Mufulira.
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The following day, Chomba was refered to Kitwe Teaching Hospital, where she passed on at around 17: 00 hours.
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Copperbelt commanding officer Peacewell Mweemba confirmed the incident and revealed that a docket had been opened.
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Mweemba said a manhunt has been launched for Chomba’s lover.
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Moses Makwaya
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Kalemba December 19, 2022
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