LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Malawi Police at Area 3 station in Lilongwe are keeping in custody Prisca Leman, 18 years old for allegedly stabbing to death her boyfriend, Kingsley Magombo, aged 25, using a pair of scissors following a quarrel.
According to Lilongwe Police Spokesperson Inspector Hestings Chigalu,the incident occurred on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at around 06:00 hours at Katantha Village in Area 38.
Chigalu added that on the fateful day, after spending a night together at a drinking joint in Kaphiri, the two proceeded to the deceased’s home, where he operated a shebeen.
Upon arrival, the deceased’s mother confronted the suspect, demanding that she leave the premises immediately, saying she was not pleased with the relationship between her son and the suspect.
However, both Kingsley and Prisca allegedly ignored the confrontation and entered the makeshift tent.
A few minutes later, a fight broke out between the two, during which Prisca is said to have produced a pair of scissors and stabbed Kingsley in the chest.
He was rushed to Kamuzu Central Hospital, where he was pronounced dead upon arrival.
Medical personnel confirmed that his death resulted from excessive loss of blood.
Following the incident, police swiftly intervened to rescue the suspect from an angry mob that had descended on her home to avenge Kingsley’s death.
Prisca Leman will appear in court to answer a case of murder.
The suspect comes from Jomcho Village, Traditional Authority (T.A) Mazengera, in Lilongwe District.
