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Man Found Dead in Simwizi Village After Suicide Threats, Police Confirm

A 41-year-old man from Simwizi village in Chief Mukuni’s area of Kazungula District has been found dead in what police suspect to be a case of suicide, following earlier threats to take his own life due to debt.

Southern Province Police Commanding Officer Auxensio Daka confirmed in a statement that the deceased, identified as Emmanuel Siamutema, was discovered on the morning of 31 May 2025, lying motionless behind an unfinished building in the village.

Mr Daka said the matter was initially reported to Libuyu Police Station at 09:00 hours by Joseph Simasiku, 59, also of Simwizi village, who found the body between 04:30 and 05:30 hours.

According to Mr Daka, the deceased’s wife, Nasilele Kupota, 34, previously intercepted him with a bottle of Doom insecticide on 22 May around 20:00 hours. 

“When confronted, he told her he wanted to commit suicide because he owed someone a lot of money, which he could not pay back,” Mr Daka said.

 He added that the wife took the insecticide from him and disposed of it in a pit latrine.

Mr Daka further stated that on the evening of 30 May, Siamutema left his home and spent the night at the residence of Festo Sichimwa. 

“He told Mr Sichimwa that he was avoiding officials from the Local Court who intended to serve him with court summons over a land dispute,” Mr Daka said.

 “He also expressed his intention to end his life due to the financial pressure.”

Siamutema reportedly left Sichimwa’s house at around 04:30 hours the following morning, saying he was going home to check on his family. 

His body was discovered about two hours later by the village headman, Francis Simasiku, who informed the family and reported the matter to the police.

Mr Daka said police officers who visited the scene found the deceased lying on his back with mucus coming from his nose, but with no visible injuries. 

“It is suspected that he may have ingested a poisonous substance,” he said, citing the deceased’s prior suicidal behaviour.

The body was transported to Batoka Hospital mortuary and is awaiting a post-mortem examination. An inquiry file has been opened and no foul play is suspected at this stage, Mr Daka confirmed.


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