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Villagers in Karonga have killed three elderly people over allegations that the three were practising witchcraft.
The murder happened Thursday at Lupembe in the district.
According to reports, a witchdoctor in the area declared that three are witches and they were later murdered.
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Northern Region Police Spokesperson Peter Kalaya said the police are
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yet to get more details about the incident.
Meanwhile, Malawians have condemned the murder of the three and have called on authorities to take action.
“Too bad, I think the Herbalist Association of Malawi should look into issues to do with the so-called “witchdoctors” these are the people fueling these barbaric acts,” said one person in a comment on Facebook Page.
Another commenter said: “Very bad indeed the law must take its function to those involved especially the leaders”