Police Appeal For Help To Identify 16 Bodies At St Luke’s Hospital

Police in Matabeleland North Province are appealing to members of the public to help identify 16 bodies, including those of four babies, that have been lying at St Luke’s Hospital mortuary in Lupane for several years.

In a statement issued on 5 June 2026, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) said the remains were brought in dead on different dates and without identifying particulars. The bodies have been in the mortuary for many years.

Provincial Community Relations Liaison Officer Inspector Glory Banda said the police are seeking assistance from relatives or anyone with information that could lead to the identification and collection of the bodies.

Members of the public with information have been asked to contact Mrs Chaparira, the District Social Development Officer for Lupane, on 0773242691.

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