Man Allegedly Kills Wife And Child Before Taking Own Life In Thyolo
Published on June 8, 2026 at 3:30 PM by Evance Kapito
A 36-year-old man from Thyolo District, Pilirani Lunguzi, is alleged to have killed his wife and her one-year-old daughter before taking his own life by consuming a poisonous substance locally known as “Lindimu.”
According to Thyolo Police deputy spokesperson Blessings Rabson, the bodies of 22-year-old Zinenani Leonard and her child were discovered at Conforzi Tea Estate on Sunday.
Police investigations indicate that the couple had left home together on Saturday to collect bluegum poles before the tragic incident occurred.
A postmortem examination revealed that Leonard died from severe injuries, while her one-year-old daughter died from strangulation.
Authorities further established that Lunguzi allegedly took his own life by consuming the poisonous substance after the killings.
Leonard hailed from Muliko Village under Traditional Authority Ngolongoliwa, while Lunguzi came from Katundu Village under Traditional Authority Chimaliro in Thyolo District.
Police say investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident are continuing.
