By Clifford Mkumba

Police in Mangochi have arrested a fellow officer for allegedly assaulted a 13-year-old suspect.

Mangochi Police Public Relations Officer Amina Daudi has confirmed to YFM that the arrest of Augustine Julio follows investigations, which were carried in relation to the assault of a minor, who was suspected of stealing a mobile phone.

“It is alleged that Augustine Julio used a Panga Knife to assault the minor during interrogations in relation to the mobile phone which resulted in the suspect obtaining a deep cut on his right arm, Julio is a police officer at Chiponde police unit in Mangochi,” said Daudi.