Well-known right activist Heston Nalikole is battling for his life at Dedza District Hospital after being hacked by unknown thug while in his office.

The armed robber went away with a laptop and two cell-phones.

Nikole’s wife confirmed of the development in an interview with Zodiak Broadcasting Station (ZBS).

According to her, the robber posed as a client approached her husband on the pretense that he was in dare of help.

While there the thug produced a machete and hacked Nikole before going away with a laptop and two cell-phones.

Nikole works as Executive Director for Children rights and also chairman of network of civil society organizations on education in the district.