By Chisomo Phiri

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-A form four student at Umbwi Secondary School in Dedza identified as Cosmas Malekano, was on the night of April 11, 2022 brutally murder by unknown thugs who also forced him to consume poisonous substances.

Malekano met his fate at the school’s football ground within the campus as he was on his way for the 1:00 am prep studies.

Dedza Police Station Publicist Edward Kabango confirmed of the tragedy incident with the press.

“On the fateful night, he was beaten by the three unknown people and was later forced to drink poisonous substance,” confirmed Kabango.

The body of late Cosmas was later found lying unconscious within the school campus.

He was then rushed to Dedza District Hospital where he was pronounced dead upon arrival.

Police Investigations are underway to arrest the murder suspects while waiting for postmodern results.

There are now raising cases of robbery in Malawi’s schools including Malawi University of Business and Applied Science (MUBAS) where students are reported of being robbed their property each and every day.