Unknown people beat and killed Ellemia Phiri, a 44-year-old Kabaza operator, and stole a San LG motorcycle, yesterday in Kasungu district.

The spokesperson for the police in the state, Mr. Joseph Kachikho said this happened on January 20, at Damu.

“At 2 o’clock in the morning, Phiri picked up two customers who were dropping them off at the Damu side, but these people started beating and got away with the motor bike.

“When the police heard about the matter, they rushed to the place and took the deceased to the hospital, where he died while receiving medical treatment,” said Mr. Kachikho.

Meanwhile, the police in Kasungu are on the hunt for the robbers.