Police in Kawale are keeping in custody 52 suspects for allegedly looting shops and warehouses in Biwi, Chipasula and Area 22 locations.
The suspects age group ranges from 22 years to 52 years old.
The 52 were arrested during the night of July 20, 2022, as they breathed wrath to destroy property belonging to business men, camouflaged themselves in the veil as demonstrators while blocking Chizanja road making the road impassable, smashing vehicles and robbing motorists.
Two ambulances, one from Bwaila hospital and the other from St John of God hospital were among the vehicles that were smashed.
While some suspects went rampage and targeted warehouses, cosmetic shops stealing anything within their reach.
Among the stolen items were engine parts, tyres,farm produce car batteries, phone accessories and cellphones.
Meanwhile the 52 will be appearing in court soon to answer charges of malicious damage, theft and breaking into a building and committing a felony therein.
Sub Inspector Mabvuto Phiri
PRO-Kawale Police Station.
Cell: 0995873467/0884240149
Email; phiripreciousmabvuto @gmail.com
Website:www. police. gov. mw.