Police in Kawale are hunting for two suspected robbers and some residents in area 23 who descended on a suspected robber and killed him in the process.
The deceased identified as Kenani Beni was killed on April 25, 2021 around 03:00 hours for assaulting Richard Sankhani and managed to take a Motorcycle.
It is reported that Richard, who is a kabaza operator was hired to ferry Kenani Beni (now deceased )from area 23 to Msambanjikho in area 24.
Upon reaching Benito in area 23 location, Kenani ordered the Kabaza operator to stop.
He started assaulting Richard, in the process other two friends come out from the maize garden and joined him in assaulting the victim.
The two managed to take away the Motorcycle leaving Kenani in the hands of the Kabaza operator.
Seeing that the Motor cycle was going, Richard shouted for help, this attracted the attention of well wishers who came and rescued him and apprehended the first suspect, assaulted and burnt him alive.
The body has been taken to Kamuzu central hospital for postmortem and identification.
Police therefore continue to plea with the public to desist from mob justice, instead they should bring suspects to police for justice to take its course. Police further warns all kabaza operators to avoid operating during odd hours.
The deceased hails from Mikwamba village in the area of Traditional Authority Chikowi in Zomba district.
By sergeant Mabvuto Phiri
Deputy PRO
Kawale Police Station
Cell ; 0995873467
Email; Mabvutophiri@gmail.com