Malawi police arrest 3 suspects in murder of Greek tobacco farmer Yiannakis
Malawi Police has said three people have been arrested on suspicion of having played part in the killing of a long time Greek tobacco farmer at Namwera in Mangochi, Harry Yiannakis, who was shot at his estate in May.
A 62-year-old farmer was also robbed off K14 million the day he was killed at his Tambala Estate in Masuku, Traditional Authority Bwananyambi in Mangochi.
Mangochi police station spokesman Rodrick Maida said officers have arrested the three suspects on separate occasions with the help of community members.
He said they are following leads and hinted of further arrests of other two suspects.
Police has withheld particular of the suspects being held “ for fear of jeorpadising our investigations.”
Maida said once ther two other suspects have been arrested, they will put together details of the murder case.
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Very Bad
Well done our police
Since the thugs killed Commercial Farmer Yiannakis, the word on the street among Greek and Italian farmers, who would be enticed to invest in Malawi is that Malawi is a red zone or no-go zone. The good reputation we had a country, in the circle of farmers anyway, is tarnished and evaporates just like that.
But most importantly, a life was lost. This man was contributing to the community – supported many families personally, paid wages and taxes. And, above all, he was a good man. The large amount of money he kept was for wages and other expenses. If he could have paid everybody to his/her account, he would have.
Like other business persons, Mr yiannakis was forced to keep large amounts of money at home, despite the security risks.
In effect, our backwardness contributed to his death, and that is what potential investors talk about. Banks are far and between, especially in the “provinces” or the hinterland. Visa, MasterCard and other credit cards are for the (business) elite only. A laborer may not be literate or confortable enough to deal in a bank account. And Mpesa is just for small money.
All this is a contributing factor to the death of Mr Yiannakis. He came to this country to help us, no doubt, even if also he came to help himself too.
We, as a country and as his hosts, failed HIM AND HIS FAMILY.
Mangochi also is full of criminals,why?
I doubt if they have arrested the rightful guys. Nanga anapha Njauju mukukanika bwanji? Shame