Family Demands Justice After Viral Video Shows Harrowing Abuse
Shockwaves are rippling through Zambia as the family of Enock Kasengele has slapped celebrated farmer Maria Zaloumis and her Nigerian husband Nathaniel Barthram with a staggering K21,908,201 lawsuit. This comes after Kasengele allegedly died from brutal torture while being unlawfully detained on August 16, 2025. According to court documents, the young man suffered degrading beatings while tied up, crying out for mercy until his tragic death the following day.
A postmortem dated August 20, 2025 confirmed that Kasengele succumbed to a brain contusion, which lawyers argue was caused directly by the violent acts of the accused couple. Even more disturbing, a viral social media video allegedly shows Kasengele being interrogated and assaulted while visibly in agony. Family lawyers from Patrick Chulu Legal Practitioners say the footage has tormented the deceased’s mother, forcing her into therapy after developing tremors and emotional breakdowns.
The claim seeks damages across multiple fronts:
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K5 million for negligence causing death
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K10 million for dependency under the Fatal Accidents Act
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K3 million for loss of expectation of life
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K250,000 for funeral expenses
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K3,658,201 for mental anguish and trauma
The lawsuit piles fresh pressure on Zaloumis, once celebrated as a powerhouse farmer, and her husband Barthram, as they remain in custody while the courts prepare to decide their fate. For Kasengele’s grieving mother, however, the case is more than just about money—it’s about justice for a son who allegedly endured his final moments in torment.
Stay tuned to ZambianWifi.com for every update on this shocking courtroom battle that has Zambia talking.
