SO SAD! Angry Mob Drag Thief To Public, Brutally Slaughter Him In Cold Blood, See What He Stole
A 27-year-old man from Mufulira, Peter Chisi, met a tragic end in Muchinga Province after being brutally beaten by a mob over allegations of gold theft. The deceased was tied to a tree and mercilessly assaulted by a group of people at Chimboto Gold Mine, a incident that has sent shockwaves through the community. According to Police Commander Paul Achiume, the incident occurred on May 31st at 6 pm, and the victim’s uncle, Peter Kabamba, reported the murder. The deceased had traveled to Mpika to visit his aunt, Beatrice Kabamba, before heading to the gold mine, where he was accused of theft. The public pursued him, and a mob tied him to a tree using clothing materials.
The assailants brutally beat him, causing multiple bruises and bleeding from the nose and mouth. Despite his weakness, the assailants continued their assault, eventually dragging him to another area of the camp. The mine committee discovered the body the next morning and alerted the police. The incident highlights the dangers of mob justice and the importance of relying on the legal system to resolve disputes. The police are investigating the incident, and the body has been taken to the hospital for post-mortem examination. The family and friends of the deceased are grieving the loss of a young life cut short by violence and vigilantism.
The community is in shock, and many are calling for justice to be served. The incident serves as a reminder of the need for communities to work together to prevent such tragic events and ensure that justice is served through legal means. The police have urged anyone with information about the incident to come forward and assist in the investigation.
The incident has also raised concerns about the prevalence of mob justice in the region and the need for education and awareness about the importance of due process. The community is coming together to support the family of the deceased and to ensure that such incidents do not happen again in the future.
