A man has allegedly committed suicide in Dowa district for reported failure to pay back debts.

Madalitso Kaomba, 45, was found hanging on a rope to the roof of a toilet at Chezi Diocese camp on Wednesday.

Police said Kaomba’s body was discovered by his wife on return from work.

Kaomba came from Namoni village in the area of Traditional Authority Chiwere in Dowa district.