A female police officer from Phalombe Police Station, Sergeant Eliza Masina, is battling for her life at Holy Family Mission Hospital after allegedly attempting suicide by ingesting poison.

According to a police flash report issued by Phalombe Police Station and addressed to the Deputy Commissioner of Police (South East Region), the incident occurred on Friday, October 10, 2025, at Sakhome Village, Traditional Authority Nkhumba, in Phalombe District.

The report states that Sgt Masina allegedly consumed an unknown poisonous substance in what is suspected to be a suicide attempt.

“A report was received that Sgt Eliza Masina of Phalombe Police Station tried to commit suicide by poisoning after taking in an unknown poisonous substance,” reads part of the report.

Police findings suggest tha

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