Authorities report that the shooting incident which took place on Tuesday at Biwi Filling Station in Lilongwe involved law enforcement personnel from the Anti-Motor Vehicle Theft Unit, who were executing an ambush on a suspected car thief.
Umodzi Party President Thomas Kaumba has expressed deep concern over Malawi’s escalating security crisis, citing daily attacks, abductions, and violence.
A 19-year-old man identified as Mike Mpale has been sentenced to five years in prison for the defilement of a four-year-old girl.
The Malawi Police Service (MPS) has stated that it is addressing the reported kidnapping of Crossroads Hotel Managing Director, Sammleer Sacranie, with urgency and seriousness.
The Senior Resident Magistrate’s Court located in Mzuzu has imposed fines and mandated the deportation of an Indian national and a Turkish national after they were found guilty of violations under the Immigration Act.
Zomba Police Public Relations Officer, Sub Inspector Patricia Sipiliyano, has passed away. Superintendent Alfred Chimthere, the Deputy Spokesperson for the National Police, has verified this information. “Indeed, it is accurate; she passed away this morning at Zomba Central Hospital following a brief illness,” he stated.
Police in Dowa district have reported the discovery of the body of an unidentified man believed to be a motorcycle operator.
A 21-year-old man identified as Macdonald Makumba, is currently undergoing medical treatment at Mangochi District Hospital after an explosion involving live ammunition.
Authorities in Mangochi District, have seized a lorry loaded with 300 bags of charcoal and taken the driver, Kumbani Banda, into custody.
Authorities in Lilongwe have confirmed that Sameer Sacrane, the Managing Director of Crossroads Hotel, has been abducted this morning.
