Three Arrested Over Motorcycle Theft Spree in Lilongwe and Dowa
Published on June 8, 2026 at 2:47 PM by Edgar Naitha
Kawale Police have arrested three suspects, Ahmad Bakili (21), Chifundo Jacob (28), and Mayamiko Neverson (22), in connection with a series of motorcycle thefts committed in Lilongwe and Dowa districts.
Kawale Police Public Relations Officer, Sub-Inspector Precious Mabvuto Phiri, said Ahmad Bakili was arrested following the theft of a motorcycle belonging to Christopher Bester.
“It is alleged that the suspect approached the owner pretending to be interested in learning how to ride a motorcycle. During the training session, he rode away with the motorcycle, leaving the owner stranded,” said Phiri.
He added that after his arrest, Bakili confessed to nine motorcycle theft cases allegedly committed using the same modus operandi, leading to the arrest of Jacob and Neverson, who are believed to be linked to the offences.
Phiri said police have connected the suspects to nine similar cases and investigations are continuing to recover the stolen motorcycles and identify other accomplices.
Bakili hails from Tawi Village, Traditional Authority Kaphuka in Dedza District. Jacob is from Kapalamula Village, Traditional Authority Kwataine in Ntcheu District, while Neverson comes from Mtandire Village, Traditional Authority Njewa in Lilongwe District.
