Senior Resident Magistrate Wananga Nyirenda has denied bail to three men accused of murder and robbery in Lilongwe’s Area 25, citing weak community ties and public safety concerns. The case has been adjourned to August 21 for plea entry
Dyson Sinedi, Adam Tsoka, and Felix Magaleta were detained following weeks of investigations. The suspects confessed to carrying out the attacks with the intent to steal from victims. Between May and June, the area recorded 13 attacks, resulting in five deaths and numerous serious injuries, causing significant fear among residents.
The Malawi Police Service has assured residents of Area 25 and the wider Kanengo policing zone that investigations into the recent surge in violent killings are progressing steadily. National Police Spokesperson Peter Kalaya says detectives have obtained crucial leads and are working tirelessly to bring the perpetrators to justice.
