A 34-year-old man identified as Joshua Shaba, who worked as an Accounts Clerk at Madisi Mission Hospital in Dowa, has died after reportedly taking his own life due to marital problems.

According to Mponela Police Spokesperson Macpatson Msadala, the incident occurred on Wednesday at Kawerawera Village in the area of Traditional Authority Chakhaza in Dowa District.

Preliminary findings indicate that Shaba was found dead after hanging himself. A medical report from Madisi Mission Hospital confirmed that he died from suffocation secondary to strangulation.

Msadala said the deceased left a suicide note in the pocket of his trousers, explaining that he decided to end his life due to ongoing domestic challenges.

The tragedy came to light when Shaba’s brother-in-law returned from the market wh

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