A 23-year-old woman of Ndashe Village of Chikupili in Luano District Central Province has committed suicide by hanging herself using a Chitenge material.

The deceased has been identified as Goodness Lole.

Police in Central Province have confirmed the incident adding that the body was discovered when neighbors heard cries from a year-old baby that was hanging on the lifeless body of its mother.

Police have further revealed that reasons for suicide is not known as the deceased never left any suicide note and was alone in the house at the time of the incident.

According to Police and the family no foul play is suspected in the demise of Goodness Lole.

By Helga Chibwe