By Rahim Abdul
Lilongwe Police are keeping in custody two of the three men who robbed a businessman of a motorcycle, K1.1 million cash and a cellphone before being involved in a serious road accident while attempting to flee.
According to Lilongwe Police Spokesperson Inspector Hestings Chigalu,the incident occurred at Chiutsi Village in Namitete at around 05:00 hours on Sunday, February 22, 2026.
The suspects have been identified as Willard Thauzeni, 30years old, Jafali Kalipande, aged 29, and Samuel Njiratenga, who is currently on the run.
Police have since recovered all the stolen items, including the cash.
On this day the victim was riding his motorcycle to Namitete Trading Centre to purchase business items when he was ambushed by the suspects.
The trio attacked him and struck him on the head with a wooden stick, causing him to fall from the motorcycle. They then robbed him of the motorcycle, cash, and cellphone before fleeing the scene.
However, while riding the stolen motorcycle and passing through Nthondo Village, the suspects hit a cyclist who was carrying bags of charcoal. They subsequently collided with a Honda Freed motor vehicle.
Following the accident, Kalipande and Njiratenga sustained various degrees of fractures, while Thauzeni escaped with minor injuries.
As Thauzeni attempted to flee from the accident scene, suspicious villagers apprehended and assaulted him before handing him over to Namitete Police.
Kalipande is currently admitted to Kamuzu Central Hospital with a broken left leg, while Thauzeni was treated as an outpatient.
Police have since launched a manhunt for Njiratenga, who also sustained serious injuries but managed to escape after being taken to hospital by well wishers.
The suspects will appear in court once they recover to answer charges of robbery.
Both Thauzeni and Kalipande hail from Msangwa Village, Traditional Authority Kalolo, in Lilongwe District.
