mob justice Archives

Mob kills man in Nsanje

Feb 12, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By: Topson Banda. An angry mob in Nsanje has killed a 45-year-old man on allegation that he assaulted his wife and his two step-children. Nsanje Police spokesperson, Agnes Zalakoma has identified the deceased as Fatsani… ...

Cattle rustlers rescued from angry mob in Lilongwe

Jan 18, 2021 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

Two men accused of stealing cattle were on Sunday rescued by Lumbadzi Police officers from a mob which wanted to set them ablaze. The incident happened on Sunday morning at Chitedze Village in the area… ...

Mob burns suspected motorcycle thief in Dedza

Jan 08, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

A group of vigilantes yesterday evening burnt to death a suspected motorbike thief aged 19 at Kankhomba village in the area of Traditional Authority Kasumbu in the district. The deceased is identified as Chitanda… ...

Three arrested for killing theft suspect in Kawale

Jan 05, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Topson Banda. Police at Kawale in Lilongwe have arrested three suspects in connection to the murder of a theft suspect which was committed in April last year. The murder suspects have been identified as… ...

Mob kills 67-year-old woman over witchcraft allegations

Dec 28, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Topson Banda Villagers in Karonga yesterday killed a 67-year-old woman and set her body on fire on allegations that she bewitched her 37-year-old son. The deceased has been identified as Esinala Mbowe. According to… ...

Six arrested over mob killing

Dec 17, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Topson Banda Police in Kasungu have arrested six people for allegedly killing a 29-year-old man over land issues. The suspects have been identified as Griff Chirambo aged 48, Justin Banda aged 38, Queen Masiku… ...

Villagers kill man over land dispute in Kasungu

Dec 17, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Topson Banda Police in Kasungu are hunting for villagers from Mphamba village under Traditional Authority Kaomba in the district who killed a 29-year-old man over land issues. The deceased has been identified as Big… ...

Mob kills murder suspect in Dedza

Dec 04, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

A mob in Dedza has murdered a man after accusing him of stoning a woman to death in the district. Dedza police deputy publicist Sergeant Cassim Manda said the man Bikiyele Alfred aged 37 was… ...

Mob bays for granny’s blood, police rescue her

Dec 03, 2020 Owen Ndalama 0 &

Police in Mulanje on Wednesday rescued a 68-year-old woman from a mob baying for her blood on witchcraft accusations. The incident happened at Namijigo village in the area of Senior Chief Chikumbu in the district.… ...

Retired magistrate backs calls for mob justice against rapists

Dec 02, 2020 Russell Kondowe 0 &

A retired magistrate has argued that mob justice against suspected rapists could help reduce cases of rape in the country. Retired Child Justice Magistrate, Esmie Tembenu who is now a child rights activist has supported… ...

YAS, CHRR demand resignation of Chimwendo Banda

Dec 02, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Centre for Human Rights and Rehabilitation (CHRR) and the Youth and Society (YAS) have called on Minister of Homeland Security Richard Chimwendo Banda to resign for encouraging mob justice against alleged perpetrators of defilement.… ...

Peace NGO condemns minister Chimwendo’s call to violence

Dec 01, 2020 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

An organisation which advocates for peace has condemned Minister of Homeland Security for inciting violence by encouraging communities to beat up rape suspects. The minister responsible, Richard Chimwendo Banda, on Sunday advocated for mob justice… ...