According to Nkhata Bay Police Publicist, Kondwani James, the victim is identified as Geoffrey Manda, a businessman from Kavuzi Trading Centre in the district who was hijacked while driving his Toyota Voxy and robbed of K2.5 million.
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According to Nkhata Bay Police Publicist, Kondwani James, the victim is identified as Geoffrey Manda, a businessman from Kavuzi Trading Centre in the district who was hijacked while driving his Toyota Voxy and robbed of K2.5 million.
“The suspects, comprising two Malawians namely Amos Manda, 35, from Nkhata Bay district, and Alex Nyasulu, 42, from Mzimba and two South Africans identified as Marvellous Khowane, 26, and Bnekisipho Mthembu, 41.
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The four arrested robbers
“The arrests were made after a joint investigation by Nkhata Bay Police detectives and the Northern Region Police Headquarters,” James said.
He added that during the arrest, the police found two loaded pistols and MK1,226,000 in cash.
James said the suspects have been charged with robbery and will appear in court once the necessary paperwork is completed.
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