By Sylvester Kumwenda

Dowa, March 25, Mana: Police in Dowa on Friday arrested a Rwandese and three Congolese minors aged between 13 and 16 for attempted robbery and for being found in possession of offensive weapons at Dzaleka Refugee Camp.

Dowa Police Public Relations Officer, Alice Sitima, said during the night of the arrest the four attacked a 19-year-old Congolese national, John Shaban, at Kamtopa Lodge along Msakambewa earth road.

Shaban was on his way from Dzaleka Health Centre where he escorted his brother.

“The victim reported to Dzaleka Police Unit that he was attacked by four unknown criminals who demanded him to stop; and when he did not, they yielded pangas from their trousers and started chasing him whilst demanding money.

“The victim shouted for help and, together with some well-wishers, managed to apprehend two of the boys and brought them to Dzaleka Police Unit. Upon being searched, they were found with three well sharpened panga knives hidden in their trousers,” said Sitima.

She said after questioning the duo led the officers to the houses of their two accomplices who were also arrested.

According to Sitima, the suspects have admitted being behind a string of attacks and robberies at the camp.

The four are expected to appear in court soon to answer charges of attempted robbery and being found in possession of offensive weapons.