A 35 year old man Bright Ngwira, was on Wednesday killed by an angry mob at Mchengautuwa location in Mzuzu.
Mzuzu police deputy spokesperson Cecilia Mfune, confirmed to The Maravi Post and described the deceased as a suspected and well-known criminal in the area.
According to Mfune, the deceased was found stealing ladies church uniforms and other items which were stored at a certain house close to Target Private School within the city of Mzuzu.
“Before meeting his fate, the suspect was being taken to Mchengautuwa police unit by some community members, however, while on their way, the suspect was attacked by an angry mob who assaulted and killed him,” said Mfune.
She said postmortem result which was conducted by a medical personnel at Mzuzu Central Hospital revealed that death was due loss of blood.
The body of the deceased is being kept at Mzuzu Central Hospital mortuary according to Mfune, while the police are looking for his relatives.
No arrest has been made in connection to the development.
However, the Mzuzu deputy spokesperson has advised the community to refrain from mob justice as it jeopardizes police investigations.
Bright Ngwira comes from Lusani Village, Traditional Authority Chikulamayembe in Rumphi District.
