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Chakwera and MCP continue to abuse the power of arrest, Victim of Chisale withdrew her complaint and police knew

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Chisale waving a bible upon arrival at the court

This morning Chisale was granted bail from the Resident Magistrate, Police re-arrested Chisale on a charge of assault which took place in Blantyre.

State prosecutor told the court that Chisale will be taken in custody for that charge.

According to local media Chisale reacted furiously in court, saying: “It’s too much. I am a person too and I feel pain.”

However, the twist is that the Malawi Police were aware, the woman who was shot by accident, by a stray bullet fired by Mr N.P Chisale few months back has withdrawn her complaint at Soche Police Station.

Chisale was attacked by three notorious ruffians in Chimwankhunda in an effort to defend himself, he shot a bullet targeting them unfortunately the woman was passing by.

Initially the woman withdrew the case but unfortunately, she never put it in writing hence today she had to do it formally.

It must be noted the woman was beautifully compensated for the inconveniences caused and body injury.

The matter between the woman was clearly settled but Lazarus Chakwera is going back to MCP style of using arrests as way of intimidating opposition.

As it is now, there is no case for this issue anymore. As it is not manslaughter or attempt to murder, it was nothing but an honest and decent mistake that can be done or happen to anyone.AN ACCIDENT!

Ufulu

Ufulu means ‘Freedom’ or unschackled – Ufulu is a reporter at the Maravi Post since Inception. He has a Degree in Computer Science and has reported on Technical and development issues.