Police in Blantyre have arrested Chinsisi Zingwangwa, 25, John Phiri, 29, Jackson Harry, 38, Daniel Kumzinda, 37 and James Mgeni, 41, on suspicion to have committed theft at Escom Chichiri Power Station.

By Vanessa Kameza

According to Blantyre police Deputy Public Relations Officer Sergeant Aubrey Singanyama, it is reported that, four of the suspects on the night of October 11, 2022, invaded Escom Chichiri Power Station premises with an intention to steal oil from the transformer.

The four suspects hid at a dark place withing the premises whilst carrying eight jerricans of 20 litres each, siphoning pipe and knives and were later apprehended by two security guards who were patrolling the premises.

Upon being quizzed the suspects revealed to have connived with Chinsisi Zingwangwa who was employed temporarily as security guard at the premises.

After thoroughly checking the premises the same night, it was discovered that an outdoor unit of Air-conditioner worthy K1.7 million was missing.

Meanwhile, all suspects have been charged with theft and criminal trespass which contravene section 271 and 314 of the Penal Code respectively.

Harry, Mgeni and Zingwangwa come from Blantyre, Phiri hails from Mulanje while Kumzinda comes from Dedza district.