By Rahim Abdul
Lilongwe Police have arrested five men in connection with the theft of 1,200 chicks valued at K10.2 million from Central Poultry kraals at Airwing at around 22:00 hours on Thursday, August 28, 2025.
According to Lilongwe Police Spokesperson Inspector Hestings Chigalu the suspects have been identified as Nelson Gomani, 51, Jailosi Mwale, 31, Maxwell Felix, 22, Fatsani Gomani, 20, and Albert Matope, 40.
A day prior to the incident, Nelson Gomani allegedly approached a security guard at the farm, asking him to facilitate their entry into the premises.
The guard pretended to cooperate after being promised a cash reward but secretly alerted his supervisor, who in turn tipped off the police.
On the night of the theft, the suspects used a Toyota Corolla to access the premises and successfully loaded the chicks.
However, before they could escape, police officers who had laid an ambush emerged and apprehended them.
The suspects are expected to appear in court soon to answer charges of breaking and theft.
Meanwhile, police commend the security guards for their cooperation and assure the communities of continued commitment to safeguarding property and ensuring that perpetrators of crime face justice.
Nelson Gomani and hails from Chikowa Village, Fatsani Gomani comes from Binda Village, both in Traditional Authority (T/A) Kabudula, Jailosi Mwale comes from Mtema Village, T/A Mtema, Maxwell Felix is from Zindo Village, T/A M’bwatalika, all in Lilongwe District, while Albert Matope comes from Kaweche Village, T/A Kaphuka, Dedza.
