by Gracium Chikoti
Kawale Police rapid response team has rescued an old woman (age not advised) at Biwi, Rhoddesi Chaula as an angry Mob on October 31, 2020, bayed for her blood for being accused of witchcraft.
On the said day, the neighbors of Rhoddesi Chaola accused her of being a wizard due to some chronic disease they have been suffering.
The children of the concerned neighbours had complained of unusual illnesses.
The neighbors and other residents mobilised themselves and invaded the house of Chaola inorder to physically deal with the old woman.
However, wellwishers alerted the police and a rapid response team went on a rescue mission.
The old woman was found by Police in her house that was sorrounded by the angry Mob .
Police promptly entered the place and found the helpless woman in tears fearing for her life.
Currently, the old woman has been taken to Kawale Police station for her safety.
Investigations are ongoing to apprehend the prime suspects.
Rhoddesi Chaola hails from Tsukasuka village, Traditional Authority Kachere in Dedza District.
*By sergeant Mabvuto P. Phiri.
Deputy PRO
Kawale Police station
Cell :0995873467
Email: Mabvutophiri@gmail.com