Police officers in Eastern Province have discovered semen on the body of a Chipangali man who was found hanging lifeless from the roof of a Kitchen shelter.
The authorities said the presence of semen is a sign linked to the victim’s final moments of life.
This ccurred last night around 22:00 hours and was reported this morning at 07:10 hours to Mugubudu Police Post under Chipata Central Police Station by the deceased’s elder brother, Charles Banda, aged 48.
The deceased, 41 year old Paniso Banda, had reportedly spent the day in good health, sharing both lunch and supper with his wife, Naomi Nkhoma and their five children.
At around 21:00 hours, the family retired to bed, but Paniso later stepped outside before quietly returning.
When questioned by his wife about where he had been, he gave no answer.
Moments later, while the household was overtaken by the slumber of the night, Paniso left the bedroom again.
Upon noticing his absence, the wife went outside and discovered his lifeless body hanging inside their grass-thatched kitchen, barely three metres from the main house.
Police who visited the scene confirmed that the man had hanged himself using a string from the hood of the coat he was wearing.
According to Eastern Province police commanding officer Robertson Mweemba, officers further observed semen on the body, a biological occurrence that can happen during the last moments before death in some instances where one takes his own life.
“No physical injuries were observed. Semen was found on the body as a sign of last breath. Neither the family nor police suspect foul play,” Mweemba confirmed.
“The body was surrendered to the family members for burial.”
By George Musonda
Kalemba August 14, 2025
