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Bishop Peter Martin Musikuwa of the Diocese of Chikwawa has urged young people to desist from resorting to mob justice as a way of seeking redress. The Bishop made the remarks at Ngabu on Monday 11th May 2026during the funeral of Mr. Alan Mashonga.
Speaking after the mass, the Bishop was reacting to news that is viral recently that people are being accused, and killed for being suspects in the alleged mysterious missing of males’ private parts.
“I urge all young people, because from the look of things it is young people that are in the forefront of pelting punishment of people suspected to have had a hand in the missing of men’s private parts. Let us all seek redress from relevant authorities.” Said Musikuwa.
Earlier at the same function, senior group village head Misongwe, lamented the impact of recent events relating to mob justice in the Lower Shire valley. “These rumors and our subsequent actions seeking to address the challenges are tarnishing the good image that our region has always had.” He said.
Recently, society has been fed with rumors that some men are removing other men’s private parts in Nsanje and Chikwawa districts. This has led to civilians resorting to killing suspects without following the right channels. As it stands, 43 people have been arrested and are currently being held on remand at Chichiri Prison all answering charges of murder. Ironically, those that claimed that they had their private parts removed, have not suffered such.
Civil Society Organizations in lower shire will soon roll out a sensitization campaign on the same.
Meanwhile, there is calm in the region especially hot spots as heavy police presence is the order of the day.
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