MANGOCHI-(MaraviPost)-Police in Mangochi have arrested a 40-year-old man, identified as Milambo Umali, for allegedly murdering his biological father following a heated land dispute at Ndembo Village, Traditional Authority (T.A) Chimwala, in Mangochi District.
According to Mangochi Police Spokesperson Inspector Amina Tepani Daudi, the shocking incident occurred on October 25, 2025, after an argument erupted between the two family members over the use of family land.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the dispute started when the father, who has since died, objected to his son’s decision to lease part of the land to another person for farming.
The disagreement quickly escalated into violence, during which Umali reportedly struck his father several times with a hoe handle on the left side of his body.
The elderly man later complained of severe pain and weakness and was rushed to Mtima Bi Health Centre, where he received outpatient treatment.
However, his condition worsened overnight, prompting relatives to take him to Mangochi District Hospital, where medical personnel pronounced him dead upon arrival.
A postmortem examination revealed that the cause of death was internal injuries sustained during the assault.
Police have since taken Umali into custody and he is expected to appear in court soon to answer a charge of murder, contrary to Section 209 of the Penal Code.
Inspector Daudi has since urged members of the public to resolve disputes peacefully and avoid resorting to violence, especially in family-related matters.
“We continue to appeal to communities to seek dialogue or mediation through traditional or legal channels whenever disagreements arise, rather than taking the law into their own hands,” said Daudi.
The suspect Umali, hails from Gwaza Village, (T.A) Chimwala in Mangochi District.
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