Senior Chief Musele has officially reopened Kisasa Market in Kalumbila District in Northwestern Province after a two-month closure following a mob justice incident in which a businesswoman from Chingola Helen Kamutumbe was murdered.

Speaking during the reopening ceremony, Senior Chief Musele urged residents and traders to reject mob justice and uphold peace, unity and respect for the rule of law.

The traditional leader said the market was closed on March 21, 2026 to allow investigations into the incident and to restore order, while strengthening governance and management systems at the trading facility.

He said when he decided to close the market, the government worked with traditional leadership to ensure law and order prevailed in the area.

Meanwhile, the traditional leader directed that all traders operating along the roadside should relocate into the market to prevent accidents.

And Kalumbila District Commissioner, Brenda Sankisa urged traders to conduct business in an orderly manner and continue cooperating with authorities in promoting peace and stability in the district.