50-Year-Old Who Told His Wife He's Going to Work Dies While Guarding Girlfriend's Maize Overnight
- A 50-year-old Zambian man has been found dead at his girlfriend's house after leaving home under false pretences
- He had told his wife that he was going to work, but was later found unresponsive while guarding his girlfriend's maize
- The police have launched investigations into his death pending a postmortem, but there were no signs of foul play
A 50-year-old man who left home under the pretence of going to work has passed away at his girlfriend's house.
Julius Mwale was found dead in a seated position at his alleged lover's house hours after leaving his home.
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On April 13, 2026, Ground Truth posted on Facebook, indicating that Mwale had told his wife he was leaving to do piece work with a friend.
Instead, he went to his girlfriend, who is reported to have discovered him dead at about 02:00 on April 12, 2026, prompting her to alert the village headman, who informed relatives and the police.
According to the report, police enquiries showed that Mwale had gone to the girlfriend's home earlier that evening with a friend, where the two men ate a meal and drank locally brewed alcohol.
They later bought more drinks and continued consuming these with others who joined them through the evening.
Linda Ekeji Blog also posted on Facebook with alleged details from the police:
“At around 18:00hrs, they both went to female Anna’s residence to drink locally brewed beer known as Kachasu. When they reached there, two others joined them. They first had nshima and later bought 4 x 175 mls of Kachasu beer and started drinking.”
His companions eventually left, and Mwale stayed behind, telling those present that he intended to sleep over to help guard his girlfriend's maize harvest.
The girlfriend reportedly told police she heard him snoring during the night, but found him unresponsive when she tried to wake him in the morning.
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His exact cause of death remains unknown pending the postmortem, and the police have not announced any arrests or indicated that foul play is suspected at this stage.
Mwale's body has been transported from the Kapinda Village to St. Francis Hospital Mortuary in Kateke, in Zambia's Eastern Province.
According to reports, Police Commanding Officer Robertson Mweemba said an examination would be conducted to determine the exact cause of death.
Reactions to man's death at girlfriend's house
The news of Julius Mwale's death has sparked mixed reactions.
YEN.com.gh compiled some of the reactions below.
Frank Osoro said:
"A legend dies in the line of duty!"
Anthony Kurui said:
"He left for work and died guarding. That girlfriend is caring, that's why she employed him."
Boniface Munyasia said:
"Guarding side chick's maize!!!!??I don't understand, Rest in peace maize security."
Wuod Colly said:
"May the farmer rest in peace. Tilling land nowadays requires energy."
Lina Jepchirchir said:
"Did you say maize, not beans, in the same line with a married man guarding girlfriend's maize instead of enjoying?"
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