Two arrested over water board materials vandalism in zomba

By Chisomo Phri

Malawi police in Zomba are keeping in custody two men for alleged theft and vandalism of Southern Region Water Board (SRW) installation at Old Nice location in the district.

According to Zomba Police Deputy Public Relations Officer ( PRO) Aaron Chilala, the suspects are Frank Chinkango 32, of Nasawa village and Mazunzo Devison 28, of Chimowa village, both from Traditional Authority ( TA) Chikowi in the same district of Zomba.



Chilala said Southern Region Water Board has been experiencing theft and vandalism of water pipes for the past months within the location.

“During late hours of April 09, 2023, the Board officials got information from well wishers that Chinkango and Devison were stealing their installations at the location.

“They immediately shared the tip with the Police, who rushed to the scene and managed to arrest the suspects who were found with a sack full of pieces of cast iron pipes,” said Chilala

He said the two are expected to appear before court soon to answer charges of malicious damage and theft.