Australian pastor dies after being attacked in Malawi during preaching tour

An Australian pastor with the Salvation Army who was attacked while on a preaching tour in Malawi died in a hospital.

Major Geoff Freind was attacked  in Malawi where he had been ministering.
Major Geoff Freind was attacked in Malawi where he had been ministering.

Police spokesperson Superintendent James Kadadzera confirmed that  Salvation Army Major Geoff Friend, 59, was attacked in Blantyre near Keza office park.

He however said police were still investigating the matter.

The pastor reportedly succumbed to his injuries in a hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa last week Wednesday in the presence of his wife and four sons, according to his brother-in-law Peter Walker.

Friend was in Malawi for a five-week preaching tour to train other pastors, but he was attacked he was walking from his hotel to Chichiri shopping mall.

In a statement, Salvation Army described Friend as a well-loved and respected person who dedicated that last 34 years of his life to his ministry in Australia

The group also revealed that Friend was supposed to have speaking engagements in Malawi this month, but they did not divulge further details regarding what happened.

According to Perth-based Salvation Army divisional commander Major Neil Venables, the attack happened during Friend’s second week into the preaching tour.

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chintamachanga
chintamachanga
7 years ago

No Security, scary. Rest in Peace pastor! The killers Will Never find peace in This world.

Moses
Moses
7 years ago

my fellow Malawians, let’s refrain from persecuting men of God. Let’s not provoke the wrath of God. RIP pastor

tuntyufe Milanzi
tuntyufe Milanzi
7 years ago

SAD.

Malawian
Malawian
7 years ago

Biggest shame to those who claim are in control!

mwana mulopwana
mwana mulopwana
7 years ago

Rest well Pastor

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