The family of Franklin Nkhata, a Malawi Defence Force (MDF) Soldier who was found dead in a drain at Kamuzu Barracks has said they suspect a foul play in regarding the death of their son.

Nkhata a drain at the hostel famously called Delameya house on the night of Saturday to Sunday 11pm, which resulted other people to conclude that he was murdered.

In an audio clip of an eulogy delivered during the burial of the late Nkhata, which is circulating on WhatsApp, a representative of his family said they are suspecting foul play and are pointing fingers at the MDF.

However, the MDF did not respond on the allegations by the family of the late Nkhata.

Further details of his death remain unclear at this point.

Meanwhile, the police and MDF have said they are investigating the murder and ensured to bring to book everyone involved.