BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The Blantyre police have arrested two suspects in connection to the murder of Shanaz Yusuf, a Chirimba Township woman whose death on June 29, 2025, sparked widespread public condemnation and social media debate.

According to Blantyre Police Spokesperson Beatrice Mikuwa,the suspects, have been Identified as Charles Petrol, aged 25, and Alex Mangwaya, 27years old.

The duo confessed to the crime and demonstrated to the police how they tricked and killed Yusuf before dumping her body in Chipironi River.

The arrests were made over the weekend following a discreet intelligence-driven operation by police detectives who employed their anti-cyber crime skills to follow up leads and corner the suspects.

The police warn the public against making comments on ongoing investigations without evidence, which can fuel hatred against innocent individuals or social groups.

Some people had taken Yusuf’s murder to social media and nested the entire conversation along religious lines without evidence, which is not only irresponsible but also potentially harmful.

Charles Petrol,is from Mkosa Village, Traditional Authority Chapananga in Chikwawa District, while Alex Mangwaya, hails from Mbeya Village, T/A Nankumba in Mangochi. The two suspects will appear in court soon to answer murder charges.