Cattle thieves arrested
Police in Kasungu District have recovered 30 cattle stolen last month from John Mfumu Village, under Traditional Authority Mnyanja, and arrested two suspects in connection with the theft.
The suspects are Thokozani Paul,aged 32, and Haward Malaseni, 35.
According to deputy Police Public Relations Officer for Kasungu, Miracle Hauli, police investigations led to the recovery of 18 cattle which the suspects were transporting in a vehicle registration number NN12187 along the Kanjazi-Emfeni Road in Mzimba District.
Hauli said the suspects attempted to flee when they were intercepted but were later arrested at Chenjewazi in Kasungu District.
However, the remaining 12 cattle were recovered at Chatoloma Market.
Meanwhile, Malaseni hails from Katenje Village, under Traditional Authority Chaima in Kasungu, while Paul comes from Bowe Village, under Traditional Authority Chakhaza in Dowa District.
