The Tobacco Commission (TC) has fired its deputy chief executive officer and two other senior officers for abuse of office.

Confirming the development TC Board Chairperson Harry Mkandawire said TC Deputy CEO Levi Phelani, Internal Audit Manager William Katenje and Director of Finance Destone Katenje have been relieved of their duties on criminal grounds.

However, Mkandawire has not disclosed the full details of their misconduct since investigations are ongoing.