A 72-year-old man has been brutally murdered in Chama District, Eastern Province, by unknown assailants on suspicion of practicing witchcraft. Confirming the incident, Eastern Province Police Commissioner Robertson Mweemba said Mr. Mbulo, a peasant farmer, had left home around 07:00 hours to prepare his field but never returned. Police inspection revealed Mr. Mbulo had sustained three deep head injuries, believed to have been inflicted with an axe. Mr. Mweemba disclosed that family members indicated the deceased had long faced accusations of practicing witchcraft. The body has since been taken to Chama District Hospital Mortuary for a post-mortem.