- Lisa Mutambo, a 25-year-old Zambian model and hotel ambassador, collapsed at her Kalundu residence after a night out
- Her boyfriend drove her home after she spent the evening with two female friends at a hotel and a drinking spot in Lusaka
- Zambia Police confirmed no physical injuries were found on her body as they launched investigations into the sudden death
A 25-year-old Zambian model and socialite, Lisa Mutambo, has died under circumstances that have shaken social media and prompted a police investigation in Lusaka.
According to a statement from the Zambia Police Service, officers at Chelstone Police Station received a report of a sudden death on Thursday, 20 August 2026, at approximately 9:30 am. Mutambo is believed to have died between 3:30 am and 4:30 am at Victoria Hospital.
Source: Instagram
Police deputy spokesperson Chipo Kaitisha revealed that Mutambo spent the evening of 19 August with two female companions at a hotel where she worked as a brand ambassador. The group left the venue around 10:30 pm and moved on to another drinking spot in Lusaka.
What happened in the early hours
Her boyfriend arrived between 2:30 am and 3:00 am and collected the three women. He first dropped the two friends off in the Minestone/Casanova area before taking Mutambo to her residence in the Kalundu neighbourhood.
Shortly after arriving home, she began vomiting and lost consciousness. Her boyfriend reached out to a friend, and together they rushed her to Victoria Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.
Source: Instagram
Police noted that no physical injuries were visible on Mutambo’s body. The statement came in direct response to claims circulating on social media alleging that she had been beaten to death by her boyfriend.
Investigators processed both the primary and secondary scenes, and her body was initially held at FSG Mortuary before being transferred to the University Teaching Hospital Mortuary for a postmortem examination.
Here is the Instagram post about Lisa’s demise after hanging out with friends:
Social Media Reacts to Lisa Mutambo’s Death
The news drew an outpouring of grief and speculation online, with many questioning the circumstances of the young model’s passing.
@perfectgeezee wrote:
“They poisoned her and tried to pin it on her bf.”
@gevanehairdom_ commented:
“E fit no be poison ooo, it might also be too much mixture”
@special_fredrick said:
“Nobody get enemies pass beautiful women. Person go just hateee u for just being beautiful”
@evenpromice shared:
“Try staying without friends for ONLY 1 year and thank me later. Peace of mind go injure you.”
@rj25.08 wrote:
“I know friends can be evil but it might also be food poisoning, too much combination of hard drinks/drugs etc. Any of the options are possible”
@raay_cee stated:
“They poisoned her….Friends.”
@ms__jon commented:
“She may have died of alcohol poisoning. Una wey sabi mix alcohol and drugs, make una take easy cos this maybe one of it. RIP beautiful”
The postmortem examination is expected to shed light on the definitive cause of Mutambo’s death.
Ibrahim Mbaya’s last moments before demise surface
Legit.ng had reported that disturbing videos showing the final moments of Ibrahim Mbaya, a graduate of the University of Jos and a model, surfaced on social media, sparking outrage over the circumstances surrounding his death.
Mbaya was reportedly accused of stealing an iPhone before he was subjected to a brutal assault. According to reports, he was beaten with planks as some bystanders watched, while others allegedly brought additional objects that were used in the attack.
The incident drew widespread condemnation, with concerns raised over the use of mob violence against people accused of committing crimes rather than allowing law enforcement authorities to investigate and handle such allegations.
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Source: Legit.ng