By Jose Tembe

BBC Africa, Maputo

A new superstitious belief has emerged in some areas of Mozambique - that bald men have gold in their head.

However, the head has to be taken to a witchdoctor who will use magical powers to extract the gold - and make them rich.

As a result, police say five bald men have been killed in central Mozambique - two in May in Milange district, close to the border with Malawi, and three this month in Morrumbala district.

Two young people have so far been arrested over the killings.

Mozambique police spokesman Inacio Dina said a team had been sent to the remote region to investigate the murders:

"Our preliminary conclusion indicates that the phenomenon is due to cultural beliefs. We are currently investigating the case to find out more and to understand the dimension of the problem."

"The phenomenon can lead bald people to be pursued and killed. This is a serious homicide crime. Our current interest is to catch and hold responsible all those involved."


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Africa when will this backwardness end??

RIP
So much madness in the world.

so me no safe if me go that place

Why in God's name will someone believe this hogwash, You mean there's gold inside a bald head and my Landlord is still here walking freely

I have always said it that Africans are sub humans.Black Africans kill and maim its own like ants.Life have little or no value in the black continent of Africa,even in this 21st century people still murder their fellow humans for money rituals.
The questions I ask often time is;which central bank printed the money and with which serial number that these ritualists expect the money to come from.
Being an albino,hunch or having bald head is big catch for those in search of ritual money.
God save Africa from it self destructive beliefs.

come naija and see apari ,unna go kill tire.