By Chisomo Kambandanga

Nkhata Bay, August 20, Mana: An angry mob in Nkhata Bay has killed a suspect identified as Isaac Manda who is alleged to have brutally killed a father and his son by hitting them with a piece of wood for no apparent reason.

In an interview Monday, Nkhata Bay Police Spokesperson, Sergeant Kondwani James said the two have been identified as Lawrence Mwale, 46, and his 4-year-old son Winton of Nkholozo village, Traditional Authority Zilakoma in Nkhata Bay.

"The duo were hit in the head on August 17, 2024 by Isaac Manda who is believed to be mentally challenged. They were later pronounced dead on August 18, 2024 while receiving treatment at Chintheche rural hospital," James said.

According to James, relatives and other villagers were not pleased upon hearing of the death, hence started hunting for Manda on the same day and assaulted him to death in retaliation.

Upon receiving the report, police officers from Chintheche Police Post rushed to the scene to calm the situation and are currently gathering enough information that will lead to proper action in accordance with the law.

Meanwhile, police in the district are urging citizens to avoid taking the law into their own hands as the act gives unlawful punishment to those alleged to be in the wrong side of the law.