Ntchisi Police Recover Three Stolen Cattle, Hunt for Suspects

Police in Ntchisi have recovered three cattle belonging to a local businessman that had been stolen.

Ntchisi Police spokesperson Salomy Zgambo said police received a report from the businessman after the theft of the animals.

She said officers launched an investigation following a tip-off from members of the public, who spotted two individuals herding the stolen cattle in the Malenga area.

According to Zgambo, the suspects attempted to flee when they saw the police. Officers fired warning shots in an attempt to stop them, but the suspects managed to escape.

Police have since launched a manhunt for the suspects, while the recovered cattle have been returned to their rightful owner.