Two nabbed for vandalizing ESCOM property

Police in Ndirande have arrested two people on suspicion that they vandalized and stole a 300 metre-long Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (Escom) wire at Lirangwe area in Blantyre last weekend.

Widson Nhlane, Public Relations Officer for Ndirande Police Station said the two have been identified as Isaac Mgaiwa, 22 and Busy Tsabola, 52.

Nhlane said the two were intercepted by a night patrol team.

“The police became suspicious after the motorbike passenger escaped from the place as they were approaching them. Upon checking inside the bags, it was discovered that there were vandalized ESCOM wires,” Nhlane said.

He added that after interrogating the rider he confessed to have just been hired by four people to transport the stuff from Lirangwe Trading Centre to Blantyre.

The police publicist added that the suspects took advantage that there was no power supply in the area since the transformer was vandalized and was taken to the office for maintenance.

“Police in Ndirande are still hunting for the remaining two suspects who are still on the run. We are calling upon community members to help them locate their hiding places,” he said.