Man Arrested for Allegedly Setting Family House on Fire After Dispute Over Groundnut Sales in Nkhotakota
Published on June 30, 2026 at 10:30 AM by Edgar Naitha
Police in Nkhotakota have arrested Brighton Jackson, 42, on suspicion of setting his family house on fire following a dispute with his wife over money earned from the sale of groundnuts.
Nkhotakota Police spokesperson Chisomo Chuma said the suspect’s wife told police that Jackson failed to give a satisfactory explanation about the money he brought home after selling the groundnuts. The disagreement reportedly escalated, leaving him angry.
According to Chuma, before setting the house on fire, Jackson allegedly shouted at everyone inside to get out, saying he wanted to “bring Noah’s flood.”
The value of property destroyed in the fire has not yet been established.
Jackson, who comes from Chokani Village, Traditional Authority Mwadzama in Nkhotakota District, is expected to appear in court soon to answer a charge of arson.
