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

The police spokesperson, Mr. Joseph Kachikho, confirmed the incident occurred on January 20 at Damu.

“At 2 o’clock in the morning, Phiri picked up two customers and was dropping them off at the Damu area. However, these individuals began to beat him and stole the motorcycle,” said Mr. Kachikho.

“When the police were alerted, they rushed to the scene and transported the deceased to the hospital, where he died while receiving medical treatment.”

Meanwhile, the police in Kasungu are actively searching for the robbers.