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Kitwe man loses hand after picking up explosive object, police say

Kitwe man loses hand after picking up explosive object, police say
News May 28, 2026

Kitwe man loses hand after picking up explosive object, police say

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A 37-year-old man had his left hand amputated after an object he picked up exploded in Kitwe’s Ndeke Township. Copperbelt Province Police Commanding Officer Mwala Yuyi said the incident occurred around 7 a.m. at Revealed Treasure Trust School. Yuyi identified the victim as Alfonso Chikotwe, who police believe suffers from mental illness. He said Chikotwe […]

A 37-year-old man had his left hand amputated after an object he picked up exploded in Kitwe’s Ndeke Township. Copperbelt Province Police Commanding Officer Mwala Yuyi said the incident occurred around 7 a.m. at Revealed Treasure Trust School. Yuyi identified the victim as Alfonso Chikotwe, who police believe suffers from mental illness. He said Chikotwe […]

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