Gunmen shot and killed a shopkeeper during a robbery in the Mchengautuwa area of Mzuzu City last night.

Mzuzu Deputy Police Spokesperson, Cecilia Mfune, identified the victim as Chikukepo Sichali, 49, a shop owner and money transfer agent.

According to police, after Sichali closed his shop, he was heading home with his daughter when two armed assailants followed him and shot him.

The suspects then stole money before fleeing the scene.

Sichali was from Hopoke Village in Karonga District.