A man identified as George Kazonga who went missing on Sunday last week has been found dead and dumped in Lumbadzi Township in the capital Lilongwe.

One of the social media activists Gerald Chavez Kampanikiza has confirmed of the development in a statement posted on his official facebook page.

According to Kampanikiza, Kazonga is suspected to have been murdered by unknown thugs who are currently on the run.

‘On a sad note Kazonga was found dead and dumped ku Lumbadzi and his body has been identified at KCH Mortuary. Killers not yet known’, said Kampanikiza.

Police have since launched a manhunt.