By Rahim Abdul
Lilongwe Police has arrested two men for allegedly stabbing to death using a broken glass bottle, a fellow watchman following a disagreement over K4,000 meant for the purchase of a raincoat.
The incident occurred on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at around 21:30 hours at Tsoka Flea Market in Lilongwe.
The suspects have been identified as Maxwell Gwedemula, 22 years old and Chikumbutso Fulailo,aged 35, while the deceased is Lloyd Tsosa, 22 years old .
The trio, who are believed to be street-connected individuals, were employed as watchmen by the same employer.
Preliminary investigations indicate that Tsosa received K4,000 from his employer to buy a raincoat.
However, when he informed his fellow watchmen about the money, they reportedly mocked him, claiming the amount was insufficient to purchase a raincoat. This led to a misunderstanding which later escalated into a violent fight.
During the altercation, Gwedemula allegedly stabbed Tsosa multiple times on the chest, head, and stomach using a broken glass bottle. Tsosa sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene.
The body has been taken to Kamuzu Central Hospital mortuary, where it is awaiting postmortem examination.
The suspects are currently in police custody and will be taken to court to answer a charge of murder.
Maxwell Gwedemula hails from Pengapenga Village, Traditional Authority Makwangwala in Ntcheu, while Chikumbutso Fulailo comes from Seleji Village, Tradition Authority Mwanga, Phalombe. The deceased, Lloyd Tsosa, hailed from Njema Village, Tradition Authority Njema in Lilongwe District.
Meanwhile, Lilongwe Police strongly condemns acts of violence and urges members of the community to resolve disputes amicably and report criminal behaviors to the police.
