Fake police officer arrested

Malawi Police has arrested Chikumbutso Jimmy James, 29, for impersonating a Public Officer working under Kanengo Police Station in Lilongwe.

Man impersonating as a police officer

Lingadzi Police Station Spokesperson, Salome Zgambo said on Tuesday in Lilongwe that Police received a tip-off from well wishers that the suspect kept on bringing different motor cycles and bicycles to his house at Senti location in the City.

“Following that tip, the reporter led a team of detectives and managed to arrest the suspect,”she explained.

Zgambo pointed out that in the course of investigations, the suspect was found with Police camouflaged uniform, a mountain bike and Plasma TV screen.

“The uniform comprises of two pairs of trousers, a shirt, and a pair of boots, cane stick, and head dress,” she said.

The spokesperson said upon interviewing the suspect, he failed to explain clearly where he got the uniform and the matter is still under investigation.

James hails from Kaphale Village in the Area of Traditional Authority (TA) Tambala in Dedza.

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Chigo
Chigo
3 years ago

I meant to say didn’t remit back police uniforms…..

Chigo
Chigo
3 years ago

It’s possible that some cadets who were given police uniforms in the DPP led gov’t did remit them back when gov’t changed hands. There’s alot more of such stories then. There may a bit a bit more of such scenes.
Let them be apprehended.

True
True
3 years ago

He will be charged with murder or he was stealing with police officers

Tonse Mademo
Tonse Mademo
3 years ago

Nkhani ina yopanda mutu
Kkkkkkk

COME TO SCHCOOL
3 years ago
Reply to  Tonse Mademo

amenewo adali makadet aDPP

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