By Chrissy Nkumba

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Mangochi Police is keeping in custody a 22-year-old Limbani Sani, on allegation that he assaulted to death Nazir George, a 7-year-old Standard 2 learner at Makumba Primary School in Mangochi.

Public Relations Officer for Mangochi Amina Tepan Daud says the incident took place on June 24, 2022 at Chilomolo Village.

She added that according to the deceased’s grandfather, on the said date after classes, his grandson left the house and told him that he was going to M’dibwi Fishing Dock to play with friends.

“Few hours later, the little boy was found lying dead in a pool of blood with a deep cut wound from the right eye to the ear in a nearby bush to the said dock and it is believed that the minor was hit in the head with a big stick which was found beside him which had blood stains”, says Daud

She further says that the matter was reported to police, who in turn rushed to the scene and took the deadbody to Mangochi District Hospital where it was established that the minor succumbed to loss of blood which was caused by severe head injury.

Daudi also says the suspect got arrested on Monday June 27, 2022 after being on the run for few days following a tip from members of the community.

“Although the suspect has admitted to have committed the crime, however Sani is not revealing motives behind the killing of the innocent child” says daud

Meanwhile Sani has been charged with murder which is contrary to Section 209 of the Penal Code and will appear before court after completion of paperwork.

Sani hails from Steven Village, Traditional Authority, (T.A) Chowe in Mangochi District.