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Esther Katongo
Police in Lusaka have picked a body of unidentified man in Paradise area of Matero Township which was discovered by members of the public without private parts, both ears and had a ripped stomach.
Police Spokesperson Esther Katongo has confirmed the development to QTV News that the body was found at about 04:30 hours.
Ms Katongo has further disclosed that a 29 year old suspect of the same area who was found washing some blood off his hands has been apprehended and is detained in Police custody.
She explains that upon searching his home, police found two pairs of trousers and a pair of shoes all stained with blood and also found other items yet to be subjected to a forensic investigation to ascertain if they are human parts or tissue.
Ms Katongo furthermore explains that after word went round, irate members of the public burnt down the house of the suspect and Police officers have been deployed in the area to restore order.
She says the body of the deceased is in UTH mortuary awaiting postmortem while the suspect is detained in Police custody.
The Police Spokesperson has since appealed to members of the public to remain calm and continue being vigilant as Police Command has deployed more officers to police the area.