Police Arrest Four in Mzimba Motorbike Theft Ring.
Police in Mzimba have arrested four suspects linked to motorbike thefts and illegal weapons possession.
Officers apprehended Mike Hara, 19, in Mzuzu City on January 30, 2025, following a surveillance operation. A search of his Masasa Township home revealed an unlicensed pistol, leading to charges under the Firearms Act. Hara resides in Kapokolo Village, Mzimba.
Three additional suspects face charges related to stolen motorbikes. Police detained George Banda, 20, with a Savaja motorbike from Kunawani Village. Limbani Watson, 26, had possession of a Honda motorbike from Nsenga Village in Thyolo. Officers found Thokozani Phiri, 38, with a SanLG motorbike from Kafwamsala Village.
"We are committed to fighting motorbike theft and illegal firearms. These arrests demonstrate our ongoing efforts to improve security in Mzimba," said police spokesperson Mariah Banda. She urged residents to report suspicious activities.
The arrests come amid growing concerns over theft and robbery in the area. Fikani Nyirenda, who chairs Mzimba's business owners group, praised the police response to security issues.
Police in Mzimba have arrested four suspects linked to motorbike thefts and illegal weapons possession.
Officers apprehended Mike Hara, 19, in Mzuzu City on January 30, 2025, following a surveillance operation. A search of his Masasa Township home revealed an unlicensed pistol, leading to charges under the Firearms Act. Hara resides in Kapokolo Village, Mzimba.
Three additional suspects face charges related to stolen motorbikes. Police detained George Banda, 20, with a Savaja motorbike from Kunawani Village. Limbani Watson, 26, had possession of a Honda motorbike from Nsenga Village in Thyolo. Officers found Thokozani Phiri, 38, with a SanLG motorbike from Kafwamsala Village.
"We are committed to fighting motorbike theft and illegal firearms. These arrests demonstrate our ongoing efforts to improve security in Mzimba," said police spokesperson Mariah Banda. She urged residents to report suspicious activities.
The arrests come amid growing concerns over theft and robbery in the area. Fikani Nyirenda, who chairs Mzimba's business owners group, praised the police response to security issues.
