Mobile money agent murdered in Katete – East Police

A 22-year old mobile money agent of Chipata district in Eastern province has been murdered, and his body discovered in Katete.

The murder of Emmanuel Nyirenda is believed to have occurred between 10^th and 11^th June, after he was lured into undertaking a mobile money transaction away from his work station, a move that subsequently led to his disappearance.

Eastern Province Acting Commanding Officer, Davies Simwanza has confirmed the incident which was reported last Saturday by the deceased’s parents after he went missing.

Mr Simwanza says the victim used to operate from Dragon area along Kawalala road in Chipata, and on the fateful day, he was approached by some people who said they wanted to conduct a mobile money transaction.

He says the deceased’s body was discovered the following day in Katete district after he went missing.

Mr Simwanza says the body was discovered off the road and that two phones were picked, one on his body another along the road.

He states that the body has since been deposited in St. Francis Mission Hospital awaiting postmortem and burial.

Mr. Simwanza is appealing to members of the public who could have any information leading to the apprehension of the murderers to come forth and avail such information to help with investigations.