By Pempho Kantayeni

Lilongwe, 17 June, Mana: Police in Lilongwe have arrested 51-year-old Josephy Chisale in connection with a violent robbery that occurred on May 13, 2025, in Chitedze, where a Senior Medical Officer from Mulanje District Hospital was attacked and robbed.

According to Lilongwe Police Public Relations Officer, Hastings Chigalu, Chisale and four unidentified accomplices armed with panga knives allegedly assaulted the victim around 8:00 PM, fleeing with a Toyota Axio, a laptop, a cellphone, and K80,000 in cash.

Following a tip-off, Lilongwe police detectives carried out a targeted raid at Chisale’s residence in Mutu Village under Traditional Authority Mtema, where he was taken into custody and reportedly confessed to participating in the heist.

Detectives recovered the stolen vehicle from Chisale’s compound, along with four panga knives and two face masks believed to have been used in other criminal activities. Investigations have also linked the gang to a second robbery, in which K1.8 million was stolen from a businesswoman in Msungwi, Area 25.

A manhunt is currently underway to locate the remaining suspects, who are still at large. Authorities are intensifying efforts to ensure all those involved are brought to justice.

Josephy Chisale is originally from Mutu Village, T/A Mtema, in Lilongwe District.