By Rahim Abdul
Police in Limbe are investigating a suspected suicide case involving an unidentified man who was found hanging from a tree near the sewage area in Chiwembe on Thursday afternoon. The tragic incident occurred at around 1:00 p.m. for reasons yet to be established.
According to information gathered by police, the deceased was earlier seen by some learners from Misesa Primary School walking from the direction of Soche and crossing the Chiwembe River before heading past the sewage area. His movements did not raise suspicion at the time.
However, later in the day, when the learners knocked off from school and were heading home, they were shocked to discover the same man hanging from one of the trees near the sewage site. The sight left them disturbed, prompting them to immediately alert one of their teachers about the incident.
The teacher then wasted no time in informing authorities at Limbe Police Station. A team of detectives was dispatched to the scene, where they confirmed the death and conducted preliminary investigations before removing the body.
Police later transported the deceased’s body to Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital in Blantyre for postmortem and further identification processes. As of Friday, the man’s identity and the motive behind the suicide remained unknown.
In the meantime, law enforcement officers have appealed to members of the public to reach out for help when facing emotional, financial, or social challenges. They emphasized that support is available through the police’s Victim Support Unit and other mental health services.
Limbe Police Station Deputy Public Relations Officer, Sub-Inspector Sam Kadyole, has since urged communities to take mental health issues seriously and to intervene early when they notice signs of distress among friends, relatives, or neighbors.
