According to the information gathered, Malawi Police at the southern area of Chikwawa have detained a 28-year old man McKnight Nyekheya for allegedly killing a player in Thyolo, NyasaTimes has reported.

Confirming the development, Chikwawa district police spokesperson Constable Foster Benjamin stated Nyekheya is suspected to have hit to death a yet-to-be identified player of one the district soccer team, Billiat FC whose team was baying for his blood.

The incident occurred on Wednesday at Chilengo School Ground in the area of Senior Chief Mphuka throughout the game between Billiat FC and also Chilengo.

The referee Nyekheya reported to have disallowed a penalty that prompted Billiat to vent their anger on him. In the resulting chaos, the referee escaped and sought refuge in the nearby house.

Billiat players, nevertheless, smoked him out in utter frustration.

“The referee picked up a stick and assaulted one player before he vanished into the maize field,” said Constable Benjamin.

The attacked player is reported to have died on arrival at the hospital.

Observing the evolution, angry villagers and Billiat players descended upon the suspect's house in Makhomo Village and set it ablaze.

They moved on killing all livestock and demolishing the home belonging to the suspect's parents.

The mob further trekked into the defendant's business place at Mkhate Trading Centre at Chikwawa and looted items which, among others, include a fridge, home theatre, mattress and 4 duvet covers.

Nyekheya turned himself on to Nchalo Police Post prior to transfered into Chikwawa Police Station. He's facing a murder charge.

Meanwhile, police are hunting for those suspects who demolished the houses and looted the defendant's property. Nyekheya comes in Makhomo Village at the Region of Old Chief Mphuka at Thyolo District.

Source: http://aderonkebamidele.com/popular-refree-killed-football-player-after-disallowing-his-team-penalty-shootout/