Maria and 4 others Nabbed in Connection with Kabwe Murder – Zambia Police.
Police in Kabwe have arrested five people in connection with the death of Mr. Enock Simfukwe Kasengele, who died at Kabwe Central Hospital in the early hours of August 17, 2025.
Mr. Kasengele was taken to the hospital by police officers after being detained for Acts Intended to Cause Grievous Harm. His detention followed a complaint lodged by Ms. Maria Zaloumis, 40, who alleged that he had been hired by unknown people to pour acid on her.
However, a postmortem conducted on August 20 revealed that his death resulted from blunt force head injury, brain contusion, and brain edema, ruling out the initial suspicion of acid involvement.
Police spokesperson Rae Hamoonga confirmed the arrests, naming the suspects as:
Mr. Nathaniel Barthram, 34, a farmer of Nigerian origin and husband to Maria Zaloumis,
Mr. Gift Daka, 23,
Mr. Fortune Mutangeti, 27,
Mr. Daniel Chilowa, 40, all employees at Farm No. 5, Munyama,
Ms. Maria Zaloumis, 40, of Tuzini Farms, Munyama area in Chisamba District.
“The suspects are currently in custody as investigations continue. We appeal to the public to remain calm as the due process of the law takes its course,” said Mr. Hamoonga.
Police have assured the public that further updates will be provided as investigations progress.
ZAMBIA POLICE SERVICE
PRESS STATEMENT
FOLLOW UP ON THE REPORT OF MURDER-KABWE CENTRAL
August 23, 2025 – The Zambia Police Service wishes to provide an update regarding the murder case that occurred on August 17, 2025, in which Mr. Enock Simfukwe Kasengele died at Kabwe Central Hospital at about 01:10 hours.
He was rushed to the hospital by police officers after being detained for Acts Intended to Cause Grievous Harm, following a report by Ms. Maria Zaloumis aged 40, who had alleged that the deceased was hired by unknown persons to pour acid on her.
A postmortem examination was conducted on August 20, 2025, at Kabwe Central Hospital. Preliminary results indicated that the cause of death was blunt force head injury, brain contusion, and brain edema.
Police have since picked and detained five suspects in connection with the said murder, namely:
1.Mr. Nathaniel Barthram, aged 34, a farmer of Nigerian origin and husband to Maria Zaloumis,
2.Mr. Gift Daka, aged 23,
3.Mr. Fortune Mutangeti, aged 27,
4.Mr. Daniel Chilowa, aged 40, all employees at Farm No. 5, Munyama,
5.Ms. Maria Zaloumis, aged 40, of Farm No. 5, Tuzini Farms, Munyama area, Chisamba District.
The Zambia Police Service appeals to the public to remain calm as the due process of law takes its course. Further updates will be provided as investigations progress.
Rae Hamoonga
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER.
Finally! Although the police independence is already questionable at this time.
The people of Zambia are resolved to ensure that every one is equal before the law..and that all Transgressions by any one are made to account.
All Sacreds will be pursued until the Zambia Police Service are forced to act.
Thank you to all who added their voices so that it becomes untenable for the Sacred to remain on the ‘ loose’ over this serious case.
Douglas Siakalima of the Luapula Poverty of the Mind Fame, clear hate speech, and the self Confessed instigator and Promoter of Tribal Hate Speech, Cornelius Mweetwa, should and will have their day in Court.
Come 2026 , my ballot will have
Hakainde’s Executive Misrule
Nellie Mutti ‘s Parliament
Mumba Malila’s Judiciary
The Axis of ….
This Axis should and will fall on 13th August,2026
Public pressure that’s when they act although its just for show as she will be released soon.