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Man Arrested for Chopping Off Alleged Sweet Potato Thief’s Fingers in Mangochi

Summary by Face of Malawi
A 66-year-old man, Mavuto Saulos, has been arrested in Monkey Bay for allegedly cutting off three fingers of Chikondi Samuel’s left hand with a machete after accusing him of stealing sweet potatoes from his field. According to Monkey Bay Police publicist Sergeant Kondwani James, the incident came to light after a video showing the assault went viral on social media on June 5, 2026. Police arrested Saulos on June 6 and charged him with grievous…
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Face of Malawi broke the news in Malawi on Monday, June 8, 2026.
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