Police in Zambia have launched a hunt for a woman suspected to have killed a 56-year-old man, Peter Mulendema during love making.

Eastern Province Acting deputy police commanding officer Kennedy Chibwe has confirmed the development saying it was reported that the unidentified woman and Mr Peter were having good together in a room.

The woman called the friend of the deceased that his friend is no more. After the call, the woman fled the scene.

Mr. Chibwe said police have since launched a hunt of the unidentified woman who is on the run, as foul play is suspected in the matter.

The body of Mulendema was sent to Chipata hospital for postmortem.

Before his death, Mulendema was a volunteer at Madzimoyo clinic.