By Shaffie A Mtambo
The Lingadzi Police Station in Lilongwe has successfully arrested seven suspects believed to be behind a string of robberies in various locations, including Gravity Mall, SANA, Asterik Systems Limited, Area 43, Area 25, and Njewa.
The suspects, identified as Harry Raphael, George Wells, Kennedy Maluwa, Stanford Mulowa, Mike Banda, Weston Richard, and Kenneth Maluwa, are said to have stolen millions of kwachas and other valuable items during the robberies.
According to Maria Kumwenda, Lingadzi Police Deputy Public Relations Officer, the suspects broke into the SANA shop on May 3, 2025, and made off with K20 million cash, an HP laptop, cosmetics, power banks, and bricks of cigarettes. They are also believed to have robbed a Burundian national of K14 million in Areas 43 and 25.
The police arrested the suspects after conducting thorough investigations, starting with the arrest of 47-year-old Harry Raphael, also known as General, at Senzani in Ntcheu District. Raphael revealed that he committed the offenses with six other accomplices from various districts.
The police have managed to recover some of the stolen items and a pistol and toy gun believed to have been used in the robberies.
The suspects are expected to appear in court soon to face charges of robbery and possession of dangerous weapons.
