Commotion in Karonga: 8 houses torched over witchcraft accusations

There was commotion in Karonga on Monday following the mysterious death of the Village Headman Chakwera, real name Jeromy Kumwenda.

According to Information sourced by this publication, Kumwenda died over the weekend after a short illness.

The death of Kumwenda raised suspicion among family members who accused his younger brother Kruger Kumwenda of having a hand on the death.

The angry communities ganged up and set ablaze two houses belonging to Kumwenda’s two wives and six other houses belonging to his relatives who were suspected to be on Kumwenda’s side.

Police in Karonga confirmed of the development in an interview with Zodiak Broadcasting Station (ZBS).

Meanwhile no one has been arrested in connection with the incident.