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Human Rights, Law and order

Son arrested for killing father over land dispute in Mangochi

Shaffie A Mtambo

MANGOCHI-(MaraviPost)-Police in Mangochi have arrested a 40-year-old man, identified as Milambo Umali, for allegedly murdering his biological father following a heated land dispute at Ndembo Village, Traditional Authority (T.A) Chimwala, in Mangochi District.

According to Mangochi Police Spokesperson Inspector Amina Tepani Daudi, the shocking incident occurred on October 25, 2025, after an argument erupted between the two family members over the use of family land.

Preliminary investigations indicate that the dispute started when the father, who has since died, objected to his son’s decision to lease part of the land to another person for farming.

The disagreement quickly escalated into violence, during which Umali reportedly struck his father several times with a hoe handle on the left side of his body.

The elderly man later complained of severe pain and weakness and was rushed to Mtima Bi Health Centre, where he received outpatient treatment.

However, his condition worsened overnight, prompting relatives to take him to Mangochi District Hospital, where medical personnel pronounced him dead upon arrival.

A postmortem examination revealed that the cause of death was internal injuries sustained during the assault.

Police have since taken Umali into custody and he is expected to appear in court soon to answer a charge of murder, contrary to Section 209 of the Penal Code.

Inspector Daudi has since urged members of the public to resolve disputes peacefully and avoid resorting to violence, especially in family-related matters.

“We continue to appeal to communities to seek dialogue or mediation through traditional or legal channels whenever disagreements arise, rather than taking the law into their own hands,” said Daudi.

The suspect Umali, hails from Gwaza Village, (T.A) Chimwala in Mangochi District.

Law and order, Malawi

Five arrested in Mangochi for illegal petrolueum products: Police recover 2,230 litres

Shaffie A Mtambo

MANGOCHI-(MaraviPost)-Mangochi Police have arrested four men and a woman for illegal possession of liquid petroleum following an intelligence driven operation conducted on the evening of August 18, 2025.

According to Mangochi Police Spokesperson Inspector Amina Tepani Daudi,the suspects identified as Bizwick Buli,aged 28, Mponda Moffat, 48 years old, Dickson January, 41, Jamilah Nuru, 20, and Chisomo Gondwe, 46 were intercepted during a crackdown on illegal fuel trading around the township.

The operation, led by Mangochi Police Officer-in-Charge Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Limbani Bekete, saw officers mount an ad-hoc roadblock at Villa Tafika Roundabout.

The move followed intelligence reports of fuel smuggling activities threatening both the economy and national security.

During the arrests, police confiscated large volumes of fuel concealed in different vehicles. Buli was caught transporting 650 litres in a Toyota Dyna (MH 11073) hidden beneath groceries.

Moffat was driving an unregistered 5-ton truck carrying 410 litres en route to Makanjira, while his passenger January had 120 litres. Jamilah was found with 50 litres of petrol on a motorcycle, and Gondwe was intercepted with 500 litres of diesel in a Toyota Hilux double cabin (KA 8285 A).

All suspects were heading from the roundabout towards Bakili Muluzi Highway when they were intercepted.

In a related raid, police also busted a black-market dealer within the township and seized 500 litres of fuel, though the owner managed to escape.

The five suspects are in custody and expected to appear in court soon.

According to statistics, Mangochi Police have seized 7,855 litres of fuel since February this year through similar intelligence-led operations.

Law and order, Malawi

Mangochi fuel smuggler Alfred Alli Malinga arrested for illegal possession of 550 litres of petrol

Shaffie A Mtambo

MANGOCHI-(MaraviPost)-Malawi Police at Masuku station in Mangochi District are keeping in custody a 27-year-old man, Alfred Alli Malinga, for allegedly being in illegal possession of 550 litres of petrol, which he was reportedly transporting without a valid permit.

According to Mangochi Police Public Relations Officer Inspector Amina Tepani Daudi, the arrest occurred during the night of August 6 at the Masuku Roadblock, situated along the busy Bakili Muluzi Highway.

Malinga was intercepted while driving a Toyota Sienta, registration number MHG 155, en route from Nselema to Chiponde.

Upon conducting a thorough search of the vehicle, officers discovered three large drums and a jerrican filled with liquid petroleum.

Malinga failed to provide any legal documentation authorizing him to possess or transport the fuel, leading to his immediate arrest.

Initial investigations suggest that Malinga is a known illegal fuel trader based near the Chiponde Border and was allegedly on his way to smuggle the fuel into Mozambique.

He is currently being held in police custody and is expected to appear in court soon to answer charges related to the illegal possession and transportation of petroleum products.

Malinga comes from Chiwuja Village, Traditional Authority Kawinga (T.A) in Machinga District.

Law and order

Mangochi man jailed 6 years for illegal airgun possession

Shaffie A Mtambo

MANGOCHI-(MaraviPost)-A 21-year-old man from Mangochi will spend the next six years behind bars after being convicted of illegal possession of an offensive weapon by the Namwera Second Grade Magistrate’s Court.

Shukuran Maxwell, from Kajeko Village under Traditional Authority Jalasi, was handed the sentence on Friday after the court found him guilty of possessing an airgun without proper authorization.

The court heard through state prosecutor Sub-Inspector Blessings Madikhula that the incident occurred on July 17, 2025, at Chiponde Trading Centre.

Maxwell’s wife was apprehended by community members on suspicion of stealing second-hand clothes.

When she was brought to Chiponde Police Unit and her handbag was searched, officers discovered not only the stolen items but also an airgun.

When questioned, the woman told officers the weapon belonged to her husband, who had fled the scene when she was caught.

Acting on this information, police launched a manhunt and later arrested Maxwell at his residence.

He admitted to owning the airgun and confessed that he smuggled it into the country from South Africa.

The Firearms and Ballistics Department confirmed that the weapon was indeed an airgun.

Maxwell told investigators he intended to use it to scare people, not to commit any crime.

Despite pleading not guilty in court, the prosecution successfully paraded two witnesses who testified and provided evidence that led to his conviction.

In mitigation, Maxwell pleaded for leniency, citing his family obligations.

However, Sub-Inspector Madikhula stressed the seriousness of the offense, noting that possession of such a weapon whether used or not posed a significant threat to public safety.

Second Grade Magistrate Innocent Kondwani, in delivering his judgment, emphasized the need to deter others from similar conduct. He stated that the sentence was necessary to safeguard the public and uphold law and order.

Maxwell will now serve his six-year sentence with hard labour at Mangochi Prison.

Law and order

Two Mangochi men arrested for illegal possession of live Pangolin

Shaffie A Mtambo

MANGOCHI-(MaraviPost)-The Malawi Police in Mangochi have arrested two men for being found in possession of a live pangolin, a protected species under Malawi’s wildlife laws.

According to Mangochi Police Spokesperson Inspector Amina Tepani Daudi,the suspects have been identified as Andrew Kombo,aged 33, a Pastor at Malindi Faith Ministries Church, and James Wilson, 55 years old.

The duo were arrested on the evening of July 10, 2025, at Ntagaluka Village, under Traditional Authority Chowe in Mangochi.

“Mangochi Police detectives were tipped off by members of the community that two men were in possession of a live pangolin and were offering it for sale,”said Daudi.

Acting on the information, police officers, in coordination with officials from the Department of National Parks and Wildlife, rushed to the scene and apprehended the two suspects after they were found with the live pangolin hidden in a black laptop bag.

According to statistics, from January 2025 to date, this is the first case of Pangolin (two suspects) to have been registered, compared to three cases (three suspects) recorded during the same period last year.

The suspects will appear before court to answer a charge of illegal possession of specimens of listed species, contrary to Section 110(b) of the National Parks and Wildlife Act, once all documentation is completed.

Pastor Kombo hails from Khuyu village, Traditional Authority Mkumba in Likoma while and Wilson comes from Mtiwule Village, Traditional Authority Makanjira in Mangochi.

Law and order, Malawi

Five Malawi’s Mangochi men arrested over two pangolins possession

Maravi Post Reporter

By Chrissy Nkumba

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Malawi Police in Mangochi are keeping in custody five men for allegedly being found in possession of two pangolins.

Mangochi Police Station publicist Amina Tepan Daud says that the suspects have since been charged with illegal possession of specimen of listed species contrary to section 110 (b) of National Parks and Wildlife Act.

Five arrested

She added that they are identified as Evance Matiki, 62, Grey Lihonga, 54, Gresham Chithambo, 49, Leonard Black, 42 and Mayeso Saulos, 40.

“The five were arrested in the afternoon of August 11, 2022 at one of the lodges within the township”,Daudi said

“On this material day, Wildlife Crime Investigation Unit were tipped by members of the public that the said suspects were possessing the prohibited animals at the lodge and they were looking for buyers”,She said

Daudi says the officers in conjunction with Mangochi Police detectives rushed to the place where the suspects were found in one of the rooms. The officers also found the two live Pangolins which were hidden in separate sack bags.

“The suspects are claiming to have acquired the live species from Mozambique and All suspects will appear before court after the completion of paperwork”, She said

According to statistics from January 2022 up to date the station has registered 3 cases of Pangolin(11 suspects) compared to a single case(two suspects) which was recorded in 2021.

Meanwhile, Police wish to thank members of the public for their support in the fight against wildlife crime in the district.

The first four suspects hail from Traditional Authority (T.A) Mponda in Mangochi while Saulos comes from TA Nyambi in Machinga District.

Law and order

Mangochi Police arrest man for killing minor

Maravi Post Reporter

By Chrissy Nkumba

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Mangochi Police is keeping in custody a 22-year-old Limbani Sani, on allegation that he assaulted to death Nazir George, a 7-year-old Standard 2 learner at Makumba Primary School in Mangochi.

Public Relations Officer for Mangochi Amina Tepan Daud says the incident took place on June 24, 2022 at Chilomolo Village.

murder

She added that according to the deceased’s grandfather, on the said date after classes, his grandson left the house and told him that he was going to M’dibwi Fishing Dock to play with friends.

“Few hours later, the little boy was found lying dead in a pool of blood with a deep cut wound from the right eye to the ear in a nearby bush to the said dock and it is believed that the minor was hit in the head with a big stick which was found beside him which had blood stains”, says Daud

She further says that the matter was reported to police, who in turn rushed to the scene and took the deadbody to Mangochi District Hospital where it was established that the minor succumbed to loss of blood which was caused by severe head injury.

Daudi also says the suspect got arrested on Monday June 27, 2022 after being on the run for few days following a tip from members of the community.

“Although the suspect has admitted to have committed the crime, however Sani is not revealing motives behind the killing of the innocent child” says daud

Meanwhile Sani has been charged with murder which is contrary to Section 209 of the Penal Code and will appear before court after completion of paperwork.

Sani hails from Steven Village, Traditional Authority, (T.A) Chowe in Mangochi District.

Law and order

Mangochi couple arrested for forcing 15-year-old girl into marriage

Maravi Post Reporter

By Chrissy Nkumba

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Malawi Police in Namwera, Mangochi are keeping in custody a couple Adam Kazembe, 42, and Mercy Manyowa, 38, for forcing their 15-year-old child into marriage with a 19-year old boy.

Mangochi Police Spokesperson, Amina Tepan Daud confirmed the arrest on June 7, 2022, following the order of arrest from the Senior Resident Magistrate court following a confession during court proceedings.

“It was revealed that in March, 2022 after the boy returned from Republic of South Africa, he and his father agreed with the parents of the victim to a pre-arranged marriage between the two teenagers without the victim’s consent,” said Daud.

Daud added that the victim who is also a Standard 8 learner was forced by her mother to spend nights with the boy, now convict, and perform wife duties while being defiled in the process.

“The matter came to light in May 2022 after concerned members of the the community tipped the class teacher of the victim who later reported the matter to Chiponde Police Unit”, Daud added.

She further said police arrested the boy and issued a referral letter for medical examination at Chiponde Health Centre where results confirmed that the victim was defiled.

Meanwhile, the suspects will appear before court to answer the charges of forcing a child into marriage which contravenes section 81(a) as reads with section 83 of Child Care and Justice Act.

Both suspects hail from Traditional Authority (T.A) Jalasi in Mangochi.

Law and order, Lifestyle, Malawi

Mangochi fisherman Missi Bwanali arrested for dousing wife with hot water

Maravi Post Reporter

By Evance Chisiano

MANGOCHI-(MANA)-The Malawi Police in Mangochi have arrested a 30-year-old man, Missi Bwanali for allegedly dousing his wife with hot water in what he says was due to her delay in serving him supper.

The incident happened on April 9 this year at their home in Mpinganjira Village, Traditional Authority (T.A) Mponda in Mangochi.

Mangochi woman in pain

Mangochi Police Public Relations Officer, Amina Daudi on Friday confirmed the incident and the arrest of Bwanali.

She said Bwanali is a fisherman and on April 9 he was returning home while drunk and found his wife Nancy, 32, about to prepare supper.

“The accused shouted at her wife saying she was taking longer to prepare the food which ended into a quarrel between the two,” Daudi said.

Daudi added that in the heat of the argument, Bwanali took a pot of hot water from the fire and poured it onto the face of his wife and later fled.

“Neighbours rushed the wife to Mangochi District Hospital where she was admitted and is currently receiving treatment after sustaining severe facial burns,” said Daudi.

“The suspect has now been arrested and will soon appear before court to answer acts intended to cause grievous harm charges contravening Section 235 of the Penal Code,” she said.

Meanwhile, the police are appealing for couples to settle their disagreements in a peaceful way as opposed to violence.

Malawi, Obituaries

Over-speeding vehicle kills Malawi Police officer Andrew Kandulu in Mangochi

Maravi Post Reporter

By Chisomo Phiri

BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-A marine police officer who was based at Chimwala Police Unit in Mangochi has died after being hit by a motor vehicle.

The incident occurred on the evening of March 19,2022 at Mwalija Trading Centre in the district.

The late Andrew Kandulu

Mangochi Police Publicist, Amina Daudi, said the deceased is identified as Sub Inspector Andrew Kandulu, 42, from Namaso-Bay Village, Traditional Authority (T.A) Nankumba in Mangochi.

“The accident involved a Voxy Wagon Amarok DC, registration number BZ 8305. It was being driven by Emmanuel Namagonya, 41. He was coming from the direction of Liwonde heading towards Mangochi Boma.

“Upon arrival at Mwalija Trading Centre due to over-speeding, Namagonya lost control of the motor vehicle and hit the officer who was crossing from left to the right side of the road, ” said Daudi.

Following the impact, Kandulu sustained head injuries and was rushed to Mangochi District Hospital where he died while receiving treatment.

In the meantime, the driver is in police custody waiting for court proceedings.

This is a second incident in a space of month.

On 17 February 2022, a cruising Sienta vehicle also hit a female Police Officer in the district and she was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital.

Police have since then warned all reckless drivers in the country that they will face the law.