Human Rights, Law and order

Malawi Police arrest six over KUHeS lecturer Dr Victoria Bobe’s murder

Shaffie A Mtambo

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The Malawi Police Service (MPS) has reported a significant breakthrough in the murder case of Dr Victoria Bobe, a lecturer at Kamuzu University of Health Sciences, who was shot dead at her home in Blantyre last month.

In a statement released on Tuesday and signed by Senior Superintendent Lael Chimtembo, the Service’s Public Relations Officer, police said six suspects have been arrested and have given detailed confessions outlining their respective roles in the crime.

Dr Bobe, 33 years old, was fatally shot by unknown criminals on November 17, 2025, around 23:00 hours at her residence in Chigumula Township, Blantyre.

During the attack, a MacBook Pro 11 laptop, a 10th Generation iPad and an NBS POS machine were stolen from the house.

According to police, the breakthrough follows intensive investigations that led to the arrest of six suspects, who are currently in custody. The suspects have allegedly provided explicit accounts of how the crime was planned and executed.

Six arrested

Those arrested include Raphael Msalamyama Mano aged 35, an ex-police officer and former intelligence officer from Gaza Province in Mozambique, Issa Ali 47 years old of Machemba Village, Traditional Authority Jalasi in Mangochi District, Santos Chamamba aged 54 of Bithinyu Village, Traditional Authority Ndamera in Nsanje District, a resident of Mtopwa and Maxwell Eliya 52 years old of Chimombo Village, Traditional Authority Chimombo in Nsanje District, a resident of Goliati.

Others are Charles Chikafa aged 62 of Mkwinda Village, Traditional Authority Chigalu in Blantyre District, a resident of Songani in Zomba and Peter Chimenya 50 years old of Kazembe Village, Traditional Authority Likoswe in Chiradzulu District.

Police say investigations are ongoing to track down two remaining suspects believed to be on the run.

Efforts are also underway to recover the stolen property, including the firearm used in the killing, which police believe may have been taken to Mozambique.

The Malawi Police Service has assured the public of its commitment to ensuring that all suspects connected to the murder are arrested and brought before the courts to face justice.