POLICE in Mkushi are investigating a suspected suicide incident by a police constable identified as Rister Chuwa. In a statement, Police Public Relations Officer Godfrey Chilabi stated that the incident happened on February 15, 2026, within the premises of the police station in Mkushi District. Chilabi added that Chuwa allegedly shot himself with an AK-47 firearm, but that a full investigation was underway to establish the exact circumstances. “The Zambia Police Service regrets to confirm a fatal shooting involving Constable Rister Chuwa, who was stationed at TAZARA, Mkushi Police Station. The incident occurred around 08:30 hours on February 15, 2026, within the premises of the police station in Mkushi District. Preliminary investigations indicate that Constable Chuwa was on duty with...

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