2 men arrested for robbery, police recover motorcycle in Lilongwe
Published on July 9, 2025 at 12:30 PM by Edgar Naitha
Police in Chitipi, Lilongwe, have arrested two men for allegedly stealing a motorcycle from a kabaza operator they hired on July 4, 2025, at around 21:00 hours near Lilongwe ADMARC, where the operator was severely assaulted.
The suspects have been identified as Vincent Phiri, 20, and Smart Banda, 30, both residents of Area 36.
On the said date, the suspects hired a motorcycle taxi in Area 36, claiming they were going to Lilongwe Bus Depot.
However, upon arrival at the location, the suspects attacked the operator, assaulting him before fleeing with the motorcycle.
Two days later, detectives at Chitipi Police Unit gathered information suggesting that the suspects were in possession of a suspected stolen motorcycle.
Police then arrested the suspects following a night raid, during which the motorcycle was also recovered.
The suspects will soon be taken to court to answer charges of robbery.
Vincent Phiri comes from Swayibu Village, Traditional Authority (T/A) Msanama, Machinga, while Smart Banda hails from Nameta Village, T/A Chimaliro in Thyolo District.
