Police in Karonga have rescued a 21-year-old man, Waziona Mwangomba, from an angry mob.

Police Public Relations Officer for Karonga Police, George Mulewa, has confirmed of the development in an interview with the press.

According to Mulewa, Mwangomba is being suspected of having a hand in the stealing of a motorbike in the district.

Mulewa has since urged people in the district to desist from taking the law into their own hands when there are disagreements.