Lilongwe police arrest 7 drivers and top officials of Truck Drivers of Malawi Professional Drivers’ Union

Police in Lilongwe have arrested seven drivers and top officials of the Truck Drivers Association of Malawi and Professional Drivers’ Union, reasons for the arrests are currently unknown.

But Spokesperson for the Union Paul Kachitsa suspects that the arrests could be connected to the on-going strikes by the truck drivers across the country, who are forcing government to address their concerns.

Kachitsa further claims that the police at Kanengo Station have also beat up and arrested Secretary General for the Union, Mphatso Moleni , who went to find out about the arrests.

Police national spokesperson James Kadadzera has asked for time to get more details on the matter, before commenting.

-Zodiak online