By Jones Gadama
In a shocking turn of events, Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Deputy National Director of Operations, Bonface Kashololo, has been arrested and charged with three offenses: misconduct at a police station, intimidation, and common assault.
The arrest follows allegations that Kashololo assaulted a journalist while covering the Anti-Corruption Bureau’s (ACB) arrest of former Minister of Transport, Jappie Mhango, in Mzuzu.
According to Northern Region Police Public Relations Officer, Maurice Chapora, the police received a complaint regarding the incident, which led to Kashololo’s arrest.
Chapora confirmed that investigations are still ongoing, but Kashololo is expected to appear in court soon.
The alleged incident occurred on Monday at Mzuzu Police Station, where Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) reporter Alex Mwangosi was reportedly harassed while on duty. Mwangosi was covering the ACB’s arrest of Jappie Mhango when the incident unfolded.
Kashololo’s arrest has sparked widespread interest, and many are eagerly awaiting the outcome of the case.
The DPP official’s charges are serious, and if found guilty, he could face severe consequences.
As the case unfolds, questions are being raised about the safety of journalists in Malawi, particularly when covering high-profile cases. The incident highlights the need for authorities to ensure journalists’ protection and safety while performing their duties.
