Man, 50, killed by crocodile

A 50 year old man has been killed by a crocodile in Chilubi district of the Northern province.

Chilubi district commissioner Boniface Kamanda confirmed the development to ZANIS in Chilubi today.

Mr. Kamanda explained that the incident happened on Monday in Mule village of chief Mtipa’s area in Chilubi district.

The district commissioner named the deceased as Lindasho Kapaya of Mule village.

He added that Mr. Kapaya on Monday went fishing with his colleagues on Lake Bangweulu around 18 hours when he was attacked and killed by the reptile.

Mr. Kamanda said Kapaya’s body has not yet been found despite a search mounted yesterday.