50 CCAP Church members drown on Lake Malawi

Atleast five people are reported dead after a boat  carrying more than 50 members of CCAP Church from Tchalo in Rumphi District capsized  on Lake Malawi this evening following heavy winds on the lake.
 
According to Rumphi Police Station Officer James Mpezeni, the people attended Easter prayers at Mlowe in the same district.
 
“They were coming from Mlowe going to their respective homes at Tchalo. As of now, five people have died while eight are receiving treatment at Mlowe Health Centre. Searching still on to rescue the remaining ones,” said Mpezeni.
 
The people were sailing in Kayokha Boat.