The Mozambique Authorities yesterday disclosed that five bald men have been killed in some remote area in Mozambique as a result of a superstitious belief that bald men have gold in their head.
According to the authorities, two of the men were killed in Milange district, close to the border with Malawi in May while three others were killed this month in Morrumbala district in the country.
Reports gathered so far revealed that two young people have been arrested by the Mozambique Police over the killings.
It was also reported that after the killings, the heads are taken to a witch doctor who will use magical powers to extract the gold and make them rich.
Mozambique police spokesman Inacio Dina who confirmed the killings said “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”
