A press statement signed by Engineer Geofrey Mamba, on behalf of the Secretary for Agriculture, indicates that the worms are notorious for their rapid infestations, especially during rainy periods and when crops like maize, sorghum, and rice are in their early growth stages.
The suspects, four men and one woman, all employees of the company, were arrested at midnight on Monday after the police thwarted an ongoing heist and recovered items valued at K5,000,000.
Meanwhile, police in Karonga have advised people in the district to follow weather forecasts and adhere to precautionary measures during thunderstorms.