An angry mob in Nkhata Bay has killed a man identified as Isaac Manda who is alleged to have killed a father and his son by hitting them with a piece of wood for no apparent reason.

Nkhata Bay Police Spokesperson Sergeant Kondwani James said the two have been identified as Lawrence Mwale 46, and his four-year-old son Winton of Nkholozo Village, Traditional Authority Zilakoma in Nkhata Bay.

“The duo were hit in the head on August 17, 2024 by Isaac Manda who is believed to be mentally challenged.

They were later pronounced dead on August 18, 2024 while receiving treatment at Chintheche Rural Hospital,” James said. According to James, relatives and other villagers were not pleased upon hearing of the death, hence started hunting for Manda on the same day and assaulted him to death in retaliation.