The Malawi Police Service (MPS) has launched an investigation into a report of the abduction of a child with albinism in Chikwawa.

National Police Spokesperson James Kadadzera confirmed of the development in a statement released today.

According to Kadadzera, a 20 -months-old child was allegedly abducted from her mother in the wee hours of today at Tulusida Village, T/A Ngabu, in the district while the two were sleeping in their room.

The police have since assured relatives and all Malawians that it is on the ground following all leads to find the abducted child.

“The MPS thus calls upon those who may have information on the missing child to come forward and inform the police. MPS is ever grateful to patriotic Malawians who always come forward with useful information leading to breakthroughs of serious crimes,” the statement reads in part.