Michael Ng'ambi
Police in Malawi's northern border district of chitipa have warned citizens against taking laws in their hands after a mob killed an unidentified man on allegations that he stole a Kinglion motorcycle on 20 january, 2025.
Unidentified man burnt alive in Chitipa
Police Public Relations Officer for the district Gradwell Simwaka confirmed of the incident on Tuesday morning.
Simwaka said an unknown mob killed a suspect on allegations that he stole a motorcycle which was parked at chitipa district hospital premises.
"Indeed a mob justice killed unidentified man on allegations that he stole a motorcycle. We condemn the tendency of people taking laws in their own hands.
"We have so far launched an investigation in order to arrest the culprits because this is against the law," said simwaka .
Simwaka has since advised the public to report to police if one of their relative is missing.
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