BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-A sombre atmosphere filled the Limbe Cathedral on Wednesday afternoon during the funeral mass for 33-year-old medical doctor, Dr. Victoria Bobe.
Dr. Bobe, who served at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital and lectured at the Kamuzu University of Health and Sciences (KUHES), was tragically killed after unknown assailants entered her compound in Chigumula Township.
She was laid to rest at Misesa Cemetery following a funeral mass led by the Vicar General of the Blantyre Archdiocese, Rev. Fr. Boniface Tamani.
In his sermon, Rev. Fr. Tamani described her death as a devastating loss for Malawi.
He said the country had lost a promising young doctor and academic whose contribution to health and education was invaluable.
He emphasised that justice must be pursued for those responsible for her killing.
Speaking on behalf of the bereaved family, George Nnesa appealed to the government to consider reinstating the death penalty.
He argued that Malawi has recently experienced an increase in brutal killings that demand stronger deterrent measures.
He questioned why Malawi should avoid capital punishment when countries such as the United States and several European nations still apply it.
He said the family was deeply pained by the loss of such a vibrant and dedicated young medical professional.
Malawi News Agency photojournalist Arkangel Tembo captured the scenes and emotions that marked the funeral ceremony.
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