By Chisomo Phiri
The Principal Resident Magistrate’s Court in Lilongwe on Wednesday acquitted former President Peter Mutharika’s personal bodyguard,Norman Chisale, on charges of intimidating public officers and obstructing justice.
Chisale was arrested after public officers, including Minister of Justice Titus Mvalo and former Director of Public Prosecutions Steven Kayuni, complained of receiving threats from him.
He faced six counts, including using insulting language, three counts of intimidation, obstructing or interfering with the execution of a legal process, and disorderly conduct at a police station.
However, in court, Principal Resident Magistrate Roderick Michongwe found no evidence to warrant the charges and acquitted Chisale on all counts.
The court also criticized the police investigators for their poor handling of the case and lack of independence in their investigation.
Nevertheless, Michongwe cautioned Chisale to be mindful of his reactions when angry, as they may lead to future trouble.
He was arrested early this year.
