MZUZU-(MaraviPost) – A 34 year old man is in police custody in the green city of Mzuzu for allegedly murdering his fellow man.

Mzuzu deputy police spokesperson Cecilia Mfune has identified the suspect as Mike Banda while the deceased as Precious Mwale, 30.

Mfune told the Maravi Post that Banda is suspected to have committed the crime on Saturday after he was found with a shirt and cell phone of the deceased.

The police publicist further added that suspect’s t-shirt was found at the scene of crime hence his arrest in the connection of the Mwale’s death.

“The deceased wife on January 14, 2017 told the police that her husband left home for Zambia for greener pastures. She however got information on January 15, that her husband was found dead along Kadambo Stream at Dunduzu area.

“Police investigations led to the arrest of Banda who was found with a shirt and cell phone of the deceased. Furthermore suspect’s t-shirt was found at the scene of crime.

“The deceased’s head and legs were chopped off. Currently, the suspect is in Police cell waiting to appear before court soon to answer murder charge contrary to section 209 of the penal code”, said Mfune.

The suspect Banda hails from Kapichi Village Tradition Authority (T.A) Kapichi in Thyolo district while the deceased, Mwale originated from Makhalala Village, T.A Wimbe in Kasungu district.