Police at Bunda in Lilongwe have issued a statement seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the body of an unknown male found at the Mitundu Rural Community Hospital mortuary.
According to Lilongwe police publicist Hastings Chigalu, the man, is believed to be between 50 and 60 years old, was reportedly assaulted and killed by an angry mob after allegedly attempting to steal a bag of maize.
“The incident took place in Chimutu Village under Traditional Authority Chiseka around 2:00 a.m. on November 2, 2024”. said Chigalu
The deceased is described as a tall, dark-complexioned African man. Rumors circulating in the community suggest that he may have previously worked as a second-hand clothing (Kaunjika) trader in Area 36, Lilongwe.
Bunda Police has since urge anyone who might recognize the description or is missing a relative fitting these characteristics to contact the Bunda Police Unit to assist with identification.
