POLICE in Lusaka have apprehended a couple following the devastating sudden death of their six-month-old daughter.
The incident occurred on June 6, 2025 at around 06:00 hours when she was found lifeless on the bed.
According to reports, Natasha Mwika, a 22-year-old mother of the deceased went to bed on the night of June 5, 2025 with her two twin infants beside her own mattress on the floor.
Mwika had settled down for the night with her babies on either side of her, perhaps unaware that this would be the last time she would share their company.
During the night, Mwika placed the deceased infant on her chest for breastfeeding and fell asleep unintentionally.
She was awakened to find her husband identified as Musonda Chipanga aged 32, had his arm lying across her daughter’s face, with the child unresponsive.
Police spokesperson, Rae Hamoonga confirmed the incident, revealing that the infant’s father rushed his daughter to Kalingalinga Clinic in a desperate attempt to save life.
Hamoonga said, despite the father’s efforts, the child was pronounced dead upon arrival at the said clinic.
He added that upon examination of the child’s body, there were no visible signs of injury or trauma however, the body was deposited to the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) mortuary pending postmortem examination to determine the actual cause of the death.
“In light of the ongoing investigation into the infant’s death, both parents have been detained as part of standard procedure. An inquiry file has been officially opened to ensure that a thorough and comprehensive investigation is carried out,” he further added.
By Sharon Zulu
Kalemba June 8, 2025
