Naked Man Found Bathing at Mortuary in Zambia
Published on January 21, 2026 at 12:29 PM by Edgar Naitha
Police in Lusaka are investigating a bizarre incident in which a man was found bathing naked inside the mortuary at the University Teaching Hospitals (UTH).
The man, identified only as Michael and believed to be between 25 and 30 years old, was discovered in the early hours of Tuesday.
According to an eyewitness, he was bathing in the area where bodies are normally washed, causing fear among workers at the facility.
The eyewitness said staff initially panicked but later realized the man himself appeared terrified.
With no officers immediately present, workers apprehended him and dragged him to the hospital police post.
He was later taken to Kabwata Police Station, where he remains in police custody.
Zambia Police Service public relations officer Godfrey Chilabi confirmed the incident and said relatives informed police that Michael has a mental health condition.
Police have since handed the matter over for further assessment as investigations continue.
