Angry mob in Blantyre, Malawi beat up
and set alight an unidentified young man for allegedly stealing the
handbag which contained two smart phones, money amounting to K40,000
from a lady at Chinyonga bus stop.
According to Blantyre Police who
confirmed to Malawi Star Times news about the incident, the remains of
the deceased is being kept at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital (QECH).
Currently Mob justice is on the rise in
all parts of Malawi as Dedza and chikwawa the practice has been also
recorded just recently.
Malawian President Mutharika says he is
shocked with the recent disturbing trends of mob justice where some
people have torched and killed suspects of various crimes.
“These acts are condemned in the
strongest terms. May you be reminded that this malpractice is against
the rule of law, and will receive the utmost attention it deserves,” he
said.
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