Police in Mangochi District have arrested Daudi Mussah, 26, a Sienta taxi driver who is suspected to have murdered a well-known wheat seller, ldrisa Kassim, at Chiponde Trading Centre on January 20, 2023.
According to preliminary investigations, Kassim (now deceased) was a regular customer and due to his frequent business errands the suspect was always the one driving him up and down.
It is reported that Kassim, on January 17, 2023 went to Salima with his business partner and was left to collect cash sales while his partner returned the same day.
Kassim was last seen on January 20, 2023 at Golomoti Trading Centre carrying two travel bags believed to have contained millions of Kwachas on his way from Salima to Mangochi and was waiting to be picked by the suspect.
His business partner tried to locate him but all attempts proved futile.
On January 23, 2023 Kasimu was found dead in a decomposed state at Mabulu dambo area within the township by young boys who were fishing.
The matter was reported to Mangochi Police Station who visited the scene and took the deadbody to Mangochi District Hospital where it was established that he succumbed to strangulation.
The detectives instituted investigations which led to the arrest of the suspect and efforts are underway to recover the money and other items.
Meanwhile Mussah has been charged with murder which contravenes section 209 of the Penal Code. He will appear before court after completion of paperwork.
The suspect hails from Jalasi Village, Traditional Authority Jalasi in Mangochi.
Sub Inspector Amina Tepani Daudi
PRO- Mangochi Police Station
Cell:0999-706-525
Email:amina.tepani@police.gov.mw
Website:www.police.gov.mw