Police in Mzuzu have arrested Davie Kumwenda, 33, for personating an ESCOM official and conducting an illegal connection of ESCOM power.
The suspect was arrested on January 3, 2025, at Luwinga township in the city.
It has been established that the suspect was seen in ESCOM regalia executing duties, but some community members had doubts about him. They later informed an ESCOM security guard.
In the process, the suspect and his accomplice, who is at large, erected two ESCOM poles and connected power wires.
The issue was reported to Luwinga Police Unit, where Police detectives visited the scene of crime and arrested the suspect.
The suspect will appear before court soon upon completion of paperwork to answer charges of personating an ESCOM official and illegal power connection.
Kumwenda comes from Khupa Munthali Village, Traditional Authority Jalavikuwa in Mzimba district.