Three arrested over K11 million hardware shop theft in Lilongwe

By Michael Martin//MALAWI

Kawale Police in Lilongwe have arrested three people in connection with the theft of cash and property valued at approximately K11 million from a hardware shop in Kawale.

The shop is owned by a Pakistani national, and the incident reportedly occurred on the night of the 17th of this month.

Kawale Police spokesperson Sub Inspector Precious Mavuto Phiri identified the suspects as Innocent Makamo (21), Edward Alick (29), and Jassam Kadam’manja (43).

According to Phiri, Edward Alick was working as a shop attendant at the hardware store, while Makamo and Kadam’manja were employed as security guards at the same premises.

Police investigations revealed that the three allegedly planned and carried out the theft together before fleeing to different locations.

Following coordinated investigations, police arrested the suspects in Ntcheu, Kasungu, and Lilongwe.

Sub Inspector Phiri said police have so far recovered K975,000 in cash and several stolen items, including a motorcycle, a mattress, and a coffee table, adding that the suspects will soon appear in court to answer the charges.