Police in Kasungu have launched a manhunt for unknown assailants who have murdered a motorcycle taxi operator in the area of Chief Chilowamatambe in the district.

Kasungu police deputy spokesperson, Miracle Mkozi has confirmed of the development in an interview with the press.

According to Mkozi, some people found the body of the deceased, Stefano Banda, with stab wounds in the head yesterday.

The assailants are also said to have robbed Banda of his motorcycle.