By Andrew Phiri

Balaka, April 9, Mama: Police in Balaka District have arrested a 50-year-old man, Elia Kanyeleza, for allegedly stealing 598 Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) tower members valued at K22, 126,000.00.

Balaka Police Station, Publicist, Inspector Gladson M'bumpha said the suspect committed the offence on January 9, 2025 and was arrested on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at Naming'azi, Traditional Authority Phalula in Balaka along Phalula-Zalewa M1 Road.

“The suspect was arrested when he was about to transport the said tower members from Naming'azi (Phalula) to Lilongwe,” said M'bumpha, adding that police have since recovered 45 towers members as they arrested Kanyeleza.

The suspect comes from Nyanyala Village, Traditional Authority Nyanyala in Balaka and will appear before court soon to answer a theft charge of ESCOM property.