Nkhotakota Police have arrested 52-year-old Jeyason Manda for allegedly killing 32-year-old Damiano Jenala after the victim was caught stealing sugarcane from Manda’s field.

Police spokesperson Paul Malimwe said Manda attacked Jenala after seeing him enter his sugarcane plantation and uproot two stalks.

“Manda struck Jenala and burned his legs before hitting him with a stick he had on hand, leading to his death,” Malimwe explained.

“Eyewitnesses, some from nearby Lake areas, saw Jenala collapse and die at the scene. Post-mortem results show he died from blood loss and burn injuries.”

Jenala was from Mankhwazi Village, while Manda hails from Chibothera Village, both under Chief Mwadzama in Nkhotakota District.

Police continue to investigate the case and determine the next steps regardi

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