Police in Mangochi are searching for Gladys Lingoni, from Sadibwa village, Traditional Authority Mkanda in Mulanje, after she allegedly set on fire her six-year-old biological son for eating soya pieces intended for supper.

Mangochi police station spokesperson, Amina Tepani Daudi, said that the incident happened at Matuwi 2 Village under Traditional Authority Mponda in Mangochi.

“Reports indicate that on Tuesday evening, the suspect prepared soya pieces relish and left it in the house, intending to serve it for supper later.

“Upon returning, she discovered that the son had eaten all the relish; furiously, she reportedly wrapped his hands in plastic and set him on fire,” explained Inspector Daudi.

Police have since urged anyone with information about Lingoni’s whereabouts to come forward so that she can be brought before the court for justice.