Former Deputy Speaker of Parliament Clement Chiwaya has shot himself in the head with a pistol, right in front of the Clerk of Parliament, Fiona Kalemba.
The incident has just happened at Parliament building in Lilongwe.
Spokesperson for Parliament Ian Mwenye has confirmed about what he called an unfortunate incident.
“We have since reported the matter to police. They are better placed to give more details,” Mwenye said.
Meanwhile it is not known whether he is alive or dead.