A Chipata-based couple has tragically taken their own lives under unknown circumstances. The wife reportedly took an unknown substance first, and the husband followed after learning she was fighting for her life in the hospital.
Eastern Province Deputy Police Commanding Officer, Stephen Mayoko, identified the couple as Fredrick Mbao (32) and Elina Mbewe (24) of Road Board Township.
Mr. Mayoko stated that after Elina consumed the substance, she was rushed to Chipata District Hospital, where she died while receiving treatment. Fredrick later took the same substance upon hearing of her critical condition.
The husband’s elder brother, Alick Mbao, revealed that Fredrick sent him a message before the incident, asking him to care for his children.
“Before I met him, he sent me a message telling me to take care of his children and not to sell his house,” Alick said.