A 46-year-old teacher at Maguya Day Secondary School in Chipata District, Zambia, reportedly died by suicide after consuming an unknown poisonous substance.
Panford Mweetwa, who had recently been transferred from Nsanjika Day Secondary School to Maguya, left behind a written note expressing his feelings of not having achieved much despite his hard work.
He also detailed instructions on how his finances should be distributed.
The incident occurred on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at Mwami turn off. Eastern Province Police Deputy Commanding Officer Stephen Mayoko confirmed the incident to the media on Friday, July 5, explaining that Mr. Mweetwa had informed his wife he was going into Chipata town, but was found unconscious around 10 pm.
He was immediately taken to Katandala clinic for treatment and later transferred to another hospital, where he was admitted.
During treatment, the deceased, who was conscious at times, disclosed that he had ingested an unknown poisonous liquid in an attempt to take his own life. Sadly, he passed away the same day.
The body remains in the mortuary awaiting burial.
