An angry mob has killed a man Dan Kaunda for allegedly killing friend a 38 year old man Kennedy Nkhoma at a drinking joint at Mzenga trading Centre on Saturday night in Nkhata Bay, police confirm.

According to reports, Nkhoma was having drinks with a s3x worker when Kaunda snatched a bottle of beer from her a development which angered Nkhoma and a fight ensured.

In the process, Kaunda produced a knife and stabbed Nkhoma on the left thigh and left hand such that he sustained deep cuts.

He was pronounced dead at Kavuzi health Centre due to excessive loss of blood.

After Nkhoma died, due to loss of blood, an angry mob tracked him down to his hiding place and assaulted him to death.

Meanwhile police in the district have instituted further investigations into the matter to trace and apprehend everyone who acted against the law.

Kennedy Nkhoma hailed from Malema 1 Village in Traditional Authority Kyungu in Karonga District while Dan Kaunda was from Mchingalombo Village in T/A Kabunduli in Nkhata Bay District.