Police at Makokola in Mangochi District have arrested Justin Mtewa, 39, on suspicion that he stole water installation materials worthy K1.2 Million belonging to Koche Water Users Association at Makawa area.
According to the Scheme manager Mr Hendrix Banda, from the month of August to mid September 2022, 14 of their customers within Makawa area including Makawa Living Waters Church complained that unknown criminals broke into their households and went away with water meters and taps.
All incidents were reported at Makokola Police Unit where investigations were instituted and successfully arrested Mtewa on September 23, 2022 at Makawa Trading Centre following a tip from members of the community.
The officers also recovered 12 meters, taps, BIP taps and cooper wire from the suspect who is into scrap metal business.
He has been charged with theft which contravenes section 278 of the Penal Code and will appear before court to answer the charge.
Meanwhile the materials have already been identified by owners.
Police in the district are therefore extending their gratitude to members of the public for their support in the fight against crime.
He hails from Uloro Village, Traditional Authority Nkhumba in Phalombe District.
Sub Inspector Amina Tepani Daudi
PRO-Mangochi Police Station
Cell:0999-706-525
Email:mamateps1152@gmail.com
Website: www.police.gov.mw