By Chisomo Phiri
BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Police in Mzuzu are keeping in custody a 27-year-old man, Austin Chipeta, in connection with the murder of sex worker Rosina Hara at Luwinga Township in the city.
According to Mzuzu Police Deputy Public Relations Officer(PRO) Sub Inspector Cecilia Mfune, Hara was found dead in her room on May 21, 2025, by fellow sex workers who broke into her room after noticing she hadn’t come out since the previous day.
Mfune says police officers discovered Hara’s body with two cuts on the face and private parts, and a postmortem at Mzuzu Central Hospital later confirmed her death was from head injuries caused by a blunt object.
“Detectives found Chipeta’s national ID, ATM card, and SIM cards at the scene.
“This evidence helped police track him down and arrest him on June 9, 2025,” says Mfune.
Chipeta, who admitted to having sex with Hara the night before her death, will appear in court soon to answer a murder charge under Section 209 of the Penal Code.
Mzuzu man arrested for murder of sex worker
By Jones Gadama
Mzuzu Police have apprehended a 27-year-old man, Austin Chipeta, in connection with the murder of Rosina Hara, a sex worker found dead in her Luwinga Township room on May 21, 2025. Fellow sex workers discovered Hara’s body after breaking into her room, noticing she hadn’t emerged since the previous day.
According to Mzuzu Police Deputy Public Relations Officer Sub Inspector Cecilia Mfune, Hara’s body showed signs of severe injuries, including two cuts on the face and private parts.
A postmortem examination at Mzuzu Central Hospital confirmed that Hara’s death resulted from head injuries caused by a blunt object.
Detectives linked Chipeta to the crime scene after finding his national ID, ATM card, and SIM cards at the scene.
This evidence led to his arrest on June 9, 2025. Notably, Chipeta admitted to having sex with Hara the night before her death.
Chipeta will face murder charges under Section 209 of the Penal Code when he appears in court.
The case highlights the importance of thorough investigations and the role of forensic evidence in solving crimes.
Mzuzu Police are commended for their diligence in tracking down the suspect and bringing him to justice. The case will proceed in court, where Chipeta will answer to the charges against him
