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.

By Chrissy Nkumba

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Malawi Police in Namwera, Mangochi are keeping in custody a couple Adam Kazembe, 42, and Mercy Manyowa, 38, for forcing their 15-year-old child into marriage with a 19-year old boy.

Mangochi Police Spokesperson, Amina Tepan Daud confirmed the arrest on June 7, 2022, following the order of arrest from the Senior Resident Magistrate court following a confession during court proceedings.

“It was revealed that in March, 2022 after the boy returned from Republic of South Africa, he and his father agreed with the parents of the victim to a pre-arranged marriage between the two teenagers without the victim’s consent,” said Daud.

Daud added that the victim who is also a Standard 8 learner was forced by her mother to spend nights with the boy, now convict, and perform wife duties while being defiled in the process.

“The matter came to light in May 2022 after concerned members of the the community tipped the class teacher of the victim who later reported the matter to Chiponde Police Unit”, Daud added.

She further said police arrested the boy and issued a referral letter for medical examination at Chiponde Health Centre where results confirmed that the victim was defiled.

Meanwhile, the suspects will appear before court to answer the charges of forcing a child into marriage which contravenes section 81(a) as reads with section 83 of Child Care and Justice Act.

Both suspects hail from Traditional Authority (T.A) Jalasi in Mangochi.