THE Lunda Cultural Association of Zambia (LUCAZ) has expressed outrage over the brutal killing of Eneless Hellen Kamutumbe, saying mob justice has no place in Lunda land which is known for peace and unity.
On Friday, a mob in Kisasa area of Kalumbila District in North Western Province descended on the 46-year-old woman and killed her after a 25-year-old man accused her of causing his manhood to disappear.
The incident, which saw the woman stripped naked and beaten to death, has since sparked nationwide condemnation including that of the Head of State, with traditional leaders now adding their voice to calls for justice.
In a statement, LUCAZ president Katendi Kapin a-Nkombo said the association was dismayed that such barbaric behaviour could occur in a region widely regarded as peaceful and respectful of human life.
She stated that the killing of Kamutumbe was not only inhumane but a direct violation of the most fundamental human right, the right to life.
“All perpetrators of this heinous crime must be brought to book, arrested, prosecuted and punished to the full extent of the law without mercy. No stone must be left unturned,” she said.
Kapin a-Nkombo warned that allowing mob justice to take root would erode the values that have long defined Lunda communities and has since urged residents to reject violence and uphold the law.
She further called on law enforcement agencies to intensify investigations and ensure that every individual involved in the killing is held accountable.
Meanwhile, LUCAZ backed calls by Senior Chief Museli Musokantanda for heightened security in Kisasa and the wider Kalumbila District, noting that the area has seen an influx of people due to mining activities.
The association said the growing population requires stronger policing to prevent lawlessness and protect innocent lives.
LUCAZ also urged members of the public to always report suspected crimes to the police instead of taking matters into their own hands, warning that mob justice only leads to irreversible tragedies.
The association has since called on communities across the country to learn from the incident and ensure that such acts of violence are never repeated.
By George Musonda
Kalemba March 23, 2026
