Information reaching this publication indicates that a suspected motorcycle thief has been burnt to death at Ng’ombe market in Ntchisi District.

Ntchisi Police spokesperson Salomy Zgambo has confirmed of the incident in an interview with the press, saying the incident happened yesterday morning.

Zgambo said the owner of the motorcycle yesterday around 11am reported to police that his motorcycle which he parked outside Ntchisi District Hospital is missing.

The law enforcers started following up the matter and few minutes later well-wishers also tipped the men in uniform that a suspected thief has been caught.

He said the law enforcers rushed to the scene and found the suspect already dead.

Burial of the deceased who is yet to be identified is scheduled for today.