The Police at Katima Mulilo are investigating a case of murder and defeating the course of justice after the body of an unknown man was exhumed at Chefuzwe in the Liselo area.

It is believed that the deceased was assaulted and killed before he was buried in a shallow grave.

The police at Katima Mulilo received a tip-off from members of the public and acted immediately.

A 34-year-old man from Chefuzwe was arrested.