LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The Malawi police at Lingadzi station are keeping in custody a 29 year old Chikumbutso Jimmy James for impersonating a public officer.

This occurred on on Monday, August 3, 2020 at Senti location in the city.

Lingadzi police station publicist Salome Zgambo told The Maravi Post that the law enforcers received information from well wishers that the suspect  who resides at Senti location was impersonating a police officer working under Kanengo police station.

Zgambo added that to the surprise of the informant the suspect kept on bringing different motor cycles and bicycles to his house.

“Following that tip the reporter led a team of  detectives and managed to arrest the suspect. In the course of investigations, the suspect was found with police camouflaged uniform, a mountain bike, and plasma screen.

“The uniform comprises: two pairs of trousers, a shirt, a pair of boots, cane stick, and head dress. Upon interviewing the suspect, he failed to explain clearly as to where he got the uniform from. However, the matter is still under investigation,” she said.

The suspect Chilimbikitso Jimmy James hails from Kaphale village, Traditional Authority (T.A ) ambala in Dedza.