Police in Rumphi have arrested 22-year-old Henry Gondwe of Koyo Village, Traditional Authority Chisovya, on allegations of stealing a motorcycle and a bag of fertilizer, valued at K1,870,000.
Rumphi Police Station Spokesperson, Sub Inspector Noel Kamchenga, said the theft occurred on January 23, 2025, at Chilombo Village in the area of Traditional Authority Chikulamayembe.
Reports indicate that around 6:30 PM on the said date, the motorcycle owner parked the bike, loaded with four bags of fertilizer, outside her house before going inside for supper.
After finishing her meal, she discovered the motorcycle and one bag of Super D fertilizer were missing.
The incident was reported to Rumphi Police Station, who conducted investigations that led to the arrest of the suspect and the recovery of both the motorcycle and the stolen fertilizer.