Anas Nearly Lynched In Malawi Whilst Investigating Ritual Murders

Investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas nearly lost his life. Furthermore, this was during an investigation in Malawi into the ritual killing of people, including children.

Moreover, a mob nearly lynched the journalist as he met one of the ritual killers. However, some townspeople mistook them all for ritual killers.

This led to a very scary experience for Anas and his crew. However, they managed to escape by the skin of their teeth.

The investigation was a partnership with BBC’s ‘Africa Eye’ in which they looked into ritual killings in Malawi.

Many people are murdered and body parts cut off for rituals in the southern African country.

Anas posed as a businessman who needed charms to make his business thrive. Therefore, he met one ritualist who told him everything he needed to know.

The man even recommended an associate to Anas whould would carry out the killing then he said he would use the parts cut off, particularly the head and genitals, for his rituals to help Anas’ business.

It was during a very late night meeting to get more details from the ritualist and the killer when they were nearly lynched and Anas was forced to abandon his investigation.

Watch harrowing video of the moment posted by the BBC below of Anas Aremeyaw Anas

This is what happens when an investigation goes terrifyingly wrong.

In rural Malawi, @anasglobal and his BBC crew are investigating murders said to be linked to ritual magic. At a secret meeting, they are mistaken for the killers. #BBCAfricaEye pic.twitter.com/dWdSKTq8PD

— BBC News Africa (@BBCAfrica) August 13, 2018