Machinga Child dies after slipping from father hands
A five-month-old baby has died after slipping from his father’s hands in Machinga district.
The child Rafick Maulidi, was being entertained by his father, Blessing Maulidi, in Chindenga Village under Senior Chief Nsanama at the time of the incident.
As reported by Liwonde Police Deputy Public Relations Officer Liznet Khathumba, the father was tossing the baby into the air when Rafick unexpectedly slipped from his hands and fell to the ground.
The family hurried the baby to Machinga District Hospital, hoping that the medical staff could save him.
Unfortunately, their hopes were dashed when Rafick passed away while receiving treatment at the hospital.
Following the incident, police have arrested Blessing as they continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding this tragic event.
