Mob kills man in Nsanje
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… ...
Month: February 2021 Posts
Cattle rustlers rescued from angry mob in Lilongwe
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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… ...
Murder suspect killed in Thyolo
An angry mob in Thyolo has stoned to death a 32-year-old man suspected of killing his wife. The incident occurred on Thursday, November 26, at Mpando Village, Traditional Authority Nchilamwela in the district. Public Relations… ...
Four arrested over mob killing in Lilongwe
Police in Lilongwe are keeping in custody four people for allegedly inciting a mob that killed a 40-year-old woman over the death of a boy. Sub Inspector Joseph Kachikho who is Public Relations Officer for… ...
Mob kills suspected criminal in Mangochi
A mob in Mangochi has killed a man who was caught red-handed in a house attempting to steal items. Mangochi Police Station Deputy Publicist Sub Inspector Amina Tepani Daudi said the incident occurred on Wednesday… ...
