BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Malawi Police in Zomba are keeping in custody a 26 – year – old man, Andrew Newa for killing a 39 years – old, Damson Padzala.
Zomba Police Station Deputy Spokesperson Aaron Chilala, confirmed of the news with local media on Tuesday October 25,2022, that the incident occurred on October 19, when the victim went to the suspect mother to collect money but the matter turned into a misunderstanding.
Chilala explained that the suspect tortured and assaulted Damson and finally tied him with a rope throughout the night.
He said upon his release, the late Damson went home but complained of general body pains and was vomiting blood.
He was later taken to Zomba Central Hospital where he died on October 23 while receiving treatment.
Following this, police arrested Andrew Newa, who will answer the charge of murder contrary to section 209 of the penal code.
