By Leah Malimbasa

Chikwawa, June 1, Mana: Chikwawa Police Station has arrested six individuals for allegedly stealing irrigation equipment from Illovo Nchalo Estate.

Chikwawa Police Station Public Relations Officer, Sergeant Dickson Matemba, said the six were arrested earlier this week when police intercepted Yohane Sakala, 28, at Thabwa Roadblock with 150 metres of electric cable.

“The suspect confessed to stealing the cable and identified five accomplices: Enock Mtefula, 20; Mverani Sakala, 22; Thokozani Maxwell, 27; Robert Bwanali, 24 and Hamilton Machika, 43,” he said.

According to Matemba, the stolen equipment valued at K4.3 million was taken from fields 412, 413, and 419

The suspects will appear in court soon to face theft charges.

Meanwhile, Chikwawa Police in cooperation with Mitole Police Mobile Services officers have intensified security measures to prevent further vandalism and theft of Illovo irrigation equipment.