One suspect in alleged abduction, forced circumcision of a 75-year-old in Itezhi-Tezhi arrested

General News1 min.ReadOne suspect in alleged abduction, forced circumcision of a 75-year-old in Itezhi-Tezhi arrestedBy Guest EditorJuly 26, 2026FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Police in Itezhi-Tezhi District have arrested one suspect in connection with the alleged abduction and forced circumcision of a 75-year-old man by suspected members of a traditional Mukanda group.The incident was reported to Itezhi-Tezhi Police Station on July 24, 2026, by the victim’s 69-year-old wife of Samundengu Village under Chief Chikazamunyama.According to a press statement issued by Southern Province Commanding Officer, Moono Namalongo, preliminary investigations revealed that the victim had gone into the bush on July 23 to cut poles when he was confronted by an unknown man who accused him of trespassing into a Mukanda circumcision site.Mr Namalongo said later that evening, a group of about eight men, some of whom were wearing masquerades, allegedly confronted the elderly man and demanded money for allegedly violating the traditional boundaries of the circumcision site.He explained that after the victim informed the group that he had no money, he was allegedly grabbed by force and taken into the bush where he was subjected to circumcision without his consent using a sharp knife.“Police have since apprehended a 56-year-old man of Samundengu Village, Chief Chikazamunyama, Itezhi-Tezhi District and placed him in custody in connection with the matter,” Mr Namalongo said.He added that police officers conducted a follow-up operation between 18:00 hours and 19:30 hours on July 24 and managed to rescue the victim from captivity.“The victim was issued with a medical report form and referred to hospital for treatment,” he said.Mr Namalongo said the police have since intensified investigations in a bid to bring all those involved to justice.“Investigations to identify and apprehend the remaining suspects are ongoing,” Mr Namalongo stated.He has assured members of the public that the police service remains committed to enforcing the law and ensuring that all persons implicated in the matter are brought before the courts.   Loading read count...2 COMMENTS Musole's pal 🇬🇧 July 26, 2026 At 10:12 pm Is there Mukanda in Southern Province? I thought it was a Luvale custom? I speak as a survivor who thrice trespassed into a Mukanda in Mufulira near the DRC border when i was about 10. On one occasion, three of us ran into Congo and hid in the bushes till sundown. My two friends weren’t so lucky but they now claim the forced circumcision saved them from stds kikikikikiki. There’s no way I was gonna be captured for ritual chopping off by strangers. Ha! Ha! Chamboli guy 🇿🇦 August 1, 2026 At 6:15 pm Walipusuka ha ha ha! Comments are closed.Hot this weekSports We’ll be back for the title – Mwila August 31, 2026 0 ZESCO Ndola Girls Head Coach Florence Mwila has described... General News Government calls for stronger HAI surveillance August 31, 2026 0 Government has called for stronger and sustainable Healthcare-Associated Infections... General News Hero stadium turf protector Installed August 31, 2026 0 The Ministry of Youth, Sport, and Arts has confirmed... 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