By KETRA KALUNGA
A 17-year-old juvenile identified as Howard Banda of Kasenengwa in Eastern Province has died after drinking a suspected love concoction.
And a 14 year juvenile suspected to be the girlfriend to the deceased has been arrested for allegedly giving him the concoction that killed the victim which was allegedly supplied by her grandmother identified as Eliza Tembo aged 52.
Deputy police public relations officer, Danny Mwale said initial investigations revealed that on July 1, 2022 the juvenile who was taking care of the cattle with his friend is said to have eaten nshima around 12:00 hours prepared by his girlfriend.
Mr. Mwale said in a statement that after eating nshima, the juvenile and his friend developed diarrhea and started vomiting while taking care of the cattle.
The victim was taken to Chipata General Hospital where he died on July 4, 2022 around 01:00 hours and his body has been in the mortuary awaiting postmortem.
Mr. Mwale said Police have opened an inquiry file in the matter to establish the actual cause of death.
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