By Emily M’mangisa

Zomba, September 23, Mana: Eastern Region Taxi Drivers Chairperson, Harry Manjawira, has pleaded with fellow taxi drivers to remain calm as tempers were high among taxi drivers and the public following death of Zakeyu Matekenya who was shot by police in Zomba on Sunday at a police road block.

He made the plea on Monday at Zomba Central Hospital Mortuary as taxi drivers were collecting remains of Matekenya at Zomba mortuary where the drivers gathered in their large numbers.

“It is my plea to fellow drivers to stay calm during this trying time, as we understand that this is not the end of our relationship with the police. There are more challenges ahead and we will still need their support,” Manjawira added.

He also mentioned that the police had covered all the expenses for the funeral of late Matekenya.

Eastern Region Police, Public Relations Officer, Patrick Musa, stated that the police are ensuring peace in the district following the development.

Late Matekenya will be laid to rest Tuesday in his home village in Phalombe, leaving behind a wife and a child.

Meanwhile, peace has returned in Zomba City following protests by the taxi drivers over death of Matekenya.