Cop Shoots Self Dead At Police Headquarters

A 53-year-old Assistant Superintendent of Police has died after allegedly shooting himself at the Zambia Police Service Headquarters in Lusaka.

The incident happened on Monday, September 14, 2026, at around 20:45 hours.

The deceased has been identified as Daniel Banda, who was attached to the Police Ballistics Unit.

According to Police Assistant Spokesperson Timothy Malumo, Banda locked himself in his office around 17:00 hours while in possession of an AK-47 rifle and a pistol, and allegedly threatened to take his own life.

Malumo says police officers immediately began negotiations with Banda in an effort to persuade him not to harm himself.

However, after about three hours of unsuccessful negotiations, Banda allegedly discharged a firearm and sustained a fatal gunshot wound.

His body has since been deposited at the University Teaching Hospital Mortuary, where it is awaiting postmortem.

Police have instituted investigations into the incident, with further details expected to be released as investigations continue.