A 43-YEAR-OLD man of Mufulira District has allegedly murdered his 14-year-old stepson using an axe handle after an argument ensued between the two. Copperbelt Police Commanding Officer Peacewell Mweemba said the incident occurred on Sunday. “Mufulira Central Police has received a report of Murder OB No. 6250/23, reported by F/Mirriam Chisenga aged 35 of house no. 59 Jomo Kenyatta Avenue Mufulira, occupation maid, who reported that her son aged 14, a pupil at Taung-up Secondary School was killed by his stepfather. An axe handle was used. The deceased succumbed to head injuries inflicted by the stepfather,” he stated. Mweemba disclosed the relationship between the two was antagonistic as the stepfather never wanted the stepson. “This occurred on October 1, 2023 at...

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