Angry mob kills suspected thief at Catholic Church

An irate mob on Wednesday night killed unidentified man who allegedly wanted to steal from St Pius Catholic Church in Blantyre.

Vigilante justice

Police have since indicated the victim died due to loss of blood.

According to Blantyre police Publicist, Elizabeth Divala, the deceased together with two colleagues on the night of Thursday(February 9th) invaded the church campus where they attacked and assaulted the guard on duty with intent to steal.

“The guard was manning the main entrance. The suspected thieves attacked him and he shouted for help. Some members of general public and fellow guards came to his rescue,” explained Divala.

“They managed to apprehend one of the suspects, and was eventually assaulted to death by the angry mob. The deceased was in possession of tools which they wanted to use to break into buildings with the church campus.”

Meanwhile the deceased’s body is at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital (QECH) mortuary.

Death by suicide

In another incident, a 24-year-old young man on Sunday February 12th identified as Robert Ching’oma committed suicide by throwing himself onto a speeding vehicle.

“Facts are that on, 12th February, 2017 at around 4:30pm father to the deceased found his son stealing in his house so he apprehended him. And whilst on their way to Kabula police unit, the deceased decided to jump in front of a cruising minibus registration number NU 7443 whilst his arms tied with strings.”

He was rushed to Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital where he was pronounced dead upon arrival.

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Sailota
Sailota
7 years ago

Well done. Nanga uyu wachimangayu?

kalikokha mulweli
kalikokha mulweli
7 years ago

This is bad. Kuweruza ndikwamwini chauta

Barbara
Barbara
7 years ago

THE WARM HEART OF AFRICA
A GOD FEARING NATION….

Disgusting and they wonder why this pitiful patch of land will never develop
while their high profile neighbors ( Tanzania, Zambia, Mozambique) are progressing
and developing their Nations.
THEY STEAL IN THE CHURCH… THEY PREACH HATE FOR OTHER HUMAN BEINGS IN THE CHURCH.. THEY KILL IN THE
CHURCH… RELIGION IS FOR THE HOPELESS…Blind faith is for the uneducated who listen and believe crap!
This country is pathetic and dangerous to say the least

sigweje
7 years ago

Job well done.

Kalowakayaza
Kalowakayaza
7 years ago

Effects of poverty and unemployment are leading the youth to steal.
This is very pathetic.
If the church faithfuls kill who will forgive?

kalimau
7 years ago
Reply to  Kalowakayaza

were you reading the same article, its written in there that church faithfuls killed the suspect. you!!!!

The Analyst
The Analyst
7 years ago

O……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….O
“Do not wait for the last judgement. It comes every day.” – Albert Camus.
. . . This is the case, because . . .
“As we sin; so do we suffer.” – George R.R. Martin (Game of Thrones). Observe!
O……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….O

Book worm
Book worm
7 years ago
Reply to  The Analyst

I am impressed Mr analyst

Kangankude
Kangankude
7 years ago

Malawi at 52. Desperation

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