A 14-year-old boy with albinism has disappeared in the area of Traditional Authority Chilikumwendo in Dedza district.

Association of Persons with Albinism in Malawi (APAM) President Overstone Kondowe confirmed of the development in a statement posted on his official facebook page seen by faceofmalawi.

Kondowe identified the missing boy as Goodson Makanjira aged 14.

According to Kandowe, the boy was abducted by unknown people on Tuesday night.

The police have since launched a manhunt for the boy and the unknown thugs.