A 34 year old mam has been arrested for allegedly stabbing his friend to death in Nkhata Bay.

Nkhata bay police spokesperson Kondwani James confirmed of the development and identify the suspect as Indien Julius Banda and the deceased as James Ng’oma.

According to James, Ng’oma was in the late hours of August 6, this year at a drinking joint with his friends.

Whilst at the place, Julius Banda, the suspect, came and forcefully grabbed Ng’oma by his hands and pulled him aside.

“Suddenly, other people who were at the place heard Ngoma screaming in agony after being stubbed in the chest by Banda for reasons not yet known,” adds James.

He says Ng’oma was pronounced dead at Chintheche Rural Hospital due to internal bleeding.

Banda hails from Chimwaza Village, TA Malengamzoma in Nkhata Bay District, and will soon appear in court to answer murder charges.