Stuward Nankhumwa, a 17-year-old Malawian student who developed a WiFi device, was on February 6, attacked by armed men at his home.
Recounting the incident, Stuward Nankhumwa noted that the men attacked him just to find out how he developed his WiFi devise.
According to the minor, he was unable to since he was traumatised. They then attacked him and left bruises on his face.
Stuward Nankhumwa says he now fears for his life after the assailants threatened to kill him if he did not disclose how he developed the gadget.
Meanwhile, the Police in Zomba are hunting for assailants who hacked a 17-year-old student who came into limelight last week for developing a WiFi device.
17-year-old Malawian student, Stuward Nankhumwa had built a free data wi-fi device. He plans to produce a solar power generation device next. He received a scholarship offer from a Malawian university. He was attacked by three armed men who asked him to explain how he did it. pic.twitter.com/kPw894jSdQ
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