Female Police Officer Attempts Suic!de After Boyfriend Marries Another Woman

A female police officer from Phalombe Police Station, Sergeant Eliza Masina, is battling for her life at Holy Family Mission Hospital after allegedly attempting suicide by ingesting poison.

According to a police flash report issued by Phalombe Police Station and addressed to the Deputy Commissioner of Police (South East Region), the incident occurred on Friday, October 10, 2025, at Sakhome Village, Traditional Authority Nkhumba, in Phalombe District.

The report states that Sgt Masina allegedly consumed an unknown poisonous substance in what is suspected to be a suicide attempt.

“A report was received that Sgt Eliza Masina of Phalombe Police Station tried to commit suicide by poisoning after taking in an unknown poisonous substance,” reads part of the report.

Police findings suggest that Sgt Masina had been struggling emotionally after her longtime fiancé, identified only as Allan, ended their relationship and married another woman two years ago.

“Briefly, the officer had a fiancé named Allan and they were about to get married. For no reason, the man dumped her and married another woman, and she has been heartbroken,” the report adds.

On the day of the incident, Sgt Masina reportedly sent a message to her fellow female officers, informing them that she had taken poison and was about to die. Her colleagues rushed to her home but found the door locked from the inside.

One officer managed to retrieve the house key through a window, and upon entering, they found Sgt Masina lying unconscious on the floor. She was immediately taken to Holy Family Mission Hospital, where she was admitted and is now reported to be in fair condition.

Police say an inquiry into the incident has been opened under reference number PB/CID/13/1, while further investigations continue