By Yewo Munthali

Lilongwe, May 15, Mana: Police in Lilongwe on Tuesday, arrested two of the three men suspected of gang-raping a 25-year-old woman at around 8 pm on Sunday, May 11, 2025.

The suspects have been identified as a 20 years old, Gideon Samuel and 22 years old, Steve Robert.

According to Lilongwe Police Station Public Relations Officer, Hastings Chigalu, on the said night the three suspects met the victim who was walking home alone from a shop.

He said together the suspects grabbed the victim and carried her into a nearby unfinished building where in succession, they raped her.

Chigalu said the suspects used their hands to shut the victim’s mouth to prevent her from shouting for help.

“The victim was referred to One Stop Centre at Kamuzu Central Hospital for medical examination and treatment and the results confirmed rape” said Chigalu.

During interrogation by officers from Chitipi Police Unit following their arrest, the suspects admitted to raping the woman.

The two however blamed their action on alcohol, saying they were drunk when they committed the offence.

According to Chigalu, a manhunt is currently underway to arrest the third suspect who is still on the run.

Meanwhile, the two arrested suspects have been charged with rape, and will be taken to court soon.

Gedion Samuel hails from Njikho Village, while Steve Robert comes from Chimphangu Village, both from Traditional Authority Malili in Lilongwe District.