An unidentified man has been killed by an angry mob after being set on fire on suspicion of cattle theft in Kapasule Village, under Senior Chief Katunga in Chikwawa District.

According to eyewitnesses (name withheld), the man was found in possession of four cattle believed to have been stolen from a farmer in Mpatsa Village. Reports indicate that he was in the company of three others who managed to escape, leaving him behind.

Chikwawa Police spokesperson Dickson Matemba confirmed the incident, stating that investigations are underway to establish the full details of the case.

Authorities have since urged the public to refrain from mob justice and report suspected criminals to law enforcement agencies.

MijOnline