Police in Kanengo Lilongwe have arrested two men, Kondwani Khwakhwa, 36, and Stimara Mkwapatira, 39, for robbing a man of K2.3 million and two cellphones.
On June 14 this year, Mr Billy Kachedwa went to GateWay Mall where he withdrew some money. After the transactions, he went to a stage and while there, a Toyota Passo arrived.
Unsuspecting, Kachedwa boarded the motor vehicle which had no registration number, going back to Nsungwi where he stays. But when they arrived at BNS, the driver diverted from the main road saying he was avoiding traffic congestion.
After arriving at a certain place, the driver and other ‘passengers’ in the vehicle attacked Kachedwa and robbed him of the said amount and cellphones before abandoning him.
Following a report, officers at Nsungwi Police Unit have been investigating the case leading to the duo’s arrest.
Khwakhwa hails from Bawi Village, Traditional Authority Kwataine in Ntcheu while his accomplice hails from Chowe Village, Traditional Authority Chowe in Mangochi. The two have since been charged with robbery.
Meanwhile, Police wish to advise people to be cautious when boarding small motor vehicles. Where possible, people are encouraged to board well known motor vehicles such as minibuses, to avoid further incidents.
Reported by Tess Adams