In the quiet town of Mpongwe, a chilling incident unfolded that shook the community to its core. The Ndola High Court recently heard a case involving 35-year-old Collins Kalumba, accused of mu_rdering his 67-year-old father, Brian Kalumba, in a vi0lent altercation.
The Gruesome Events of That Night
Ephraim Musukwa, a 37-year-old general worker and neighbor, testified before Justice Mary Mulanda, recounting the horrific events he witnessed that fateful evening. Musukwa had been returning home from a house of morning around 7:00 p.m. when he was startled by the desperate cries of his wife and the victim himself. Rushing to the scene, he discovered Brian Kalumba lying on the ground, grievously injured.
“The victim’s teeth were knocked out, and his skull appeared fractured,” Musukwa told the court, his voice heavy with emotion. The brutal nature of the inju_ries left no doubt that a savage attack had occurred.
As Musukwa surveyed the scene, Collins Kalumba emerged from the bushes behind the house, his demeanor raising immediate suspicion. When confronted, Collins admitted to beating his father, offering a shocking explanation for his actions.
A Father’s “Troublesome Habit”
According to Musukwa’s testimony, Collins claimed that his father had a habit of “troubling” him whenever he returned home late at night after visiting his girlfriend, Mary Chikalika. This recurring irritation, he alleged, culminated in the vi0lent outburst that led to his father’s death.
The courtroom listened in stunned silence as Musukwa detailed how Collins showed no remorse for his actions at the time. Instead, he seemed resigned, almost indifferent, to the consequences of his brutal behavior.
The Aftermath
Following the att@ck, local crime prevention officers were called to the scene. They took Collins into custody and began investigations into the tragic incident. The community, meanwhile, grappled with the loss of a respected elder and the realisation that his own son was accused of committing such an atrocity.
The Legal Proceedings
The case, now unfolding in the Ndola High Court, raises critical questions about familial relationships, mental health, and the darker aspects of human behavior. Justice Mary Mulanda is tasked with determining whether Collins Kalumba acted out of momentary rage or if deeper, more insidious factors influenced his actions.
As the trial continues, the people of Mpongwe await closure, hoping for justice for Brian Kalumba, whose life was cut short in a manner as heartbreaking as it was bru-tal.
