Zedfarmer, husband, three workers arrested in Chisamba murder case

Maria Zaloumis, 40, popularly known as Zedfarmer, of Tuzini Farms in the Munyama area of Chisamba District, has been arrested alongside her Nigerian husband and three employees in connection with the murder of Enock Simfukwe.

According to Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga, Simfukwe died at Kabwe Central Hospital around 01:10 hours on August 17, 2025.

He had been rushed to the hospital by police officers after being detained for Acts Intended to Cause Grievous Harm, following a report made by Zaloumis alleging that the deceased had been hired by unknown persons to pour acid on her.

A postmortem conducted on August 20, 2025, at Kabwe Central Hospital revealed that Simfukwe died from blunt force head injury, brain contusion, and brain edema.

Police have since detained five suspects: Nathaniel Barthram, 34, a Nigerian national and husband to Zaloumis; Gift Daka, 23; Fortune Mutangeti, 27; and Daniel Chilowa, 40 — all employees at Tuzini Farms.

“The Zambia Police Service appeals to the public to remain calm as the due process of law takes its course,” Hamoonga said, adding that further updates will be provided as investigations continue.

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