By Vincent Gunde
The Malawi Police Service (MPS) says they have arrested six suspects and appeared before the Principal Resident Magistrate’s Court in Lilongwe on 27th October, 2025 to answer various criminal charges related to Activist Sylvester Namiwa incident in June, 2025 in Lilongwe and hacking of Civil Servants by panga wielding thugs, among others.
The Police say the offences committed by the suspects include Grievous harm, Malicious Damage, Theft, and Robbery citing Alfred Dala Kadula, 43 is connected to the Mbowe filling station incident on 24th February, 2024 where DPP supporters were hacked by pangas and Sylvester Namiwa at Lilongwe Community ground.
They say Joseph Tilibe Gideon 50, is linked to the Salima robbery and Namiwa case, Lamerc Mandowa 42, is charged with Malicious damage after allegedly setting ablaze a Quantum minibus during the Namiwa incident in Lilongwe.
Lester Hanleck Aaron Kanjunga 38, is connected with the Namiwa case, Howard Hamuza 27, is charged of theft (of speakers) and malicious damage in the Namiwa case, and Mabvuto Njuchi 27, is connected to the Mbowe filling station case.
In the statement released dated 27th October, 2025 signed by Supt Alfred Chimthere (Deputy Public Relations Officer), the police have reaffirmed their commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring that all criminal activities are thoroughly investigated and prosecuted.
“The MPS appeals to the public to remain calm as due process takes its course,” reads part of the Malawi Police Service (MPS) statement.
