Police urge prompt reporting of missing persons after skeletal remains found in Chilubi

Police in Northern Province have urged members of the public to promptly report missing persons following the discovery of skeletal remains in Chilubi District. Northern Province Police Commanding Officer, Simunji Mulonda, said in a statement on Monday that the remains were discovered by Botta Ngosa, 62, in his groundnut field. Mulonda said police officers visited the scene and confirmed the discovery.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the remains were in an advanced state of decomposition. He added that the deceased was later identified as Chewe Lunkonto, 45, through recognition of the clothing by a close relative. “It was established that the deceased had been missing since May 19, 2026, although no missing person’s report had been made to the police,” he said.

Mulonda said the remains were subsequently buried at a local cemetery, with the grave marked for possible future exhumation should the need arise. He added that an inquiry file had been opened and investigations were ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the death. “Members of the public should promptly report missing persons and any suspicious occurrences to the nearest police station,” Mulonda said.

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