In Malawi Police says a Muslim Sheikh Majidu Mustafa was beaten to Death on Sunday after he was caught stealing Cassava in lakeshore district of Salima in the central region.

Salima Police Spokesperson Gift Chitowe, said on Wednesday that the deceased was a senior Sheikh serving at Chapita Mosque in the area of Traditional Authority Kambwiri in Salima and comes from Changamale Village TA Kambwiri in the District.

Chitowe said the 38 year old Sheikh was caught red handed packing cassava tubers in a 50Kg sack, “According to an eye witness, the deceased was apprehended in one garden in the village and people started beating him until he was unconscious.

The deceased suffered many injuries and was rushed to Salima District Hospital where he was pronounced dead upon arrival.