DOWA-(MaraviPost)-The Malawi Police in Dowa have arrested 24-year-old Pemphero Puleti in connection with the murder of 30-year-old Chiswansangu Nyirongo, a former Malawi Defence Force (MDF) soldier.
The incident occurred on June 15, 2025, at Nyirongo’s residence in Kalazi village, Traditional Authority (T.A) Chiwere, Dowa district.
According to Alice Sitima, Dowa Police Spokesperson, Nyirongo’s girlfriend, 27, visited him at his house that night.
While they were together, she was startled by a strange noise coming from the living room.
Therefore Nyirongo went to investigate and encountered a stranger, later identified as Puleti, entering the house.
The two got into a fight, and Nyirongo was stabbed with a knife during the altercation.
He succumbed to his injuries while receiving medical attention.
Following an investigation, police arrested Puleti, who will appear in court to face charges related to the murder.
Nyirongo’s body was laid to rest in his village of Kyalama, Traditional Authority (T.A) Chikulamayembe, Rumphi district.
