Northern Region Police Public Relations Officer Maurice Chapola has confirmed the death of a Motorcycle taxi operator Shadreck Msiska who died after two suspected criminals Patrick Munthali and Fwasani Kanyenda, who allegedly hired him stabbed him in Rumphi.

Chapola said in revenge, an angry mob attacked the hijackers and assaulted them.

They were reported dead upon arrival at Rumphi District Hospital and Mzuzu Central Hospital respectively.