Police in Kawale, Lilongwe District have condemned the fracas that erupted yesterday in Area 24 that resulted into the torching of property worthy millions of kwacha and left some young men in critical condition.

According to Kawale Police Station Public Relations Officer Sub Inspector Precious Mabvuto Phiri, on December 9, it is on record that some young men went rampage attacking people with panga knives for the reason that we are yet to establish.

Phiri said during the attack, three young men, including a 10 year-old boy, were hacked and were referred to Kamuzu Central Hospital in critical condition.

The following day, irate villagers retaliated targeting the suspected ring leader.

“As Police, we rushed to the scene of crime to calm down the situation but we found irate villagers already gone.
They had set ablaze two cars, a house, two motorcycles, and household items belonging to Nelson Kumchima.

“At meantime, we have launched investigations to uncover what transpired and bring perpetrators to book.” He said.

Kawale Police is therefore requesting collaboration from the public during the investigations.