By Aliko Munde

Chitipa, April 30, Mana: Police in Chitipa District have arrested 28-year-old James Zulu on suspicion of stealing two solar street lights and poles along Chitipa road on Tuesday.

Chitipa Police Spokesperson, Sub-Inspector Gladwell Simwaka, said that the Police are investigating possible accomplices and motives behind the theft.

“The suspect is in custody and will face two charges, namely vandalism and theft, once investigations are complete,” Simwaka said.

He then appealed to residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to help prevent further thefts and ensure community safety.

The arrest comes barely two days after stakeholders organized a sensitization campaign at Group Village Head Katutula in Senior Chief Mwabulambya in the district on the evils of vandalizing the streetlights.

James Zulu hails from Zulu village under Traditional Authority Zulu in Mchinji district.