LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Human Rights activist and former Malawi Defence Force (MDF) officer Chimwemwe Mbeya (Ntchindi) Mhango has slummed the arrested Panga-wielding thugs for intimidating police officers during court appearance.

The reaction comes barely days after the suspected Malawi Congress Party (MCP) regime’s notorious panga-wielding thugs threatened prosecutors while waiting for court proceedings on Monday.

In a video circulating on social media of suspected MCP thugs are heard threatening prosecutors while in a waiting shelter before court proceedings.

“Tikukuwonanitu! Tidzathana nanu Nchifukwa chiyani mukulimbana ndife mmalo mothana ndi mabvuto mdziko muno. Mesa mumkalifuna bomali. (We take very seriously on what you are doing to us. Will deal with you later. Why are busy with us instead of addressing economic challenges the nation is facing. I thought you said you wanted power”, one of suspects was heard threatening police prosecutors.

In reacting to the outburst, Mhango who is also a victim of the same suspected MCP regime’s thugs observes that such threats must be taken serious.

“Imagine they have guts, threatening police prosecutors while appearing before court for the crimes they committed during MCP regime.

“This shows how dangerous they are. They were being used by politicians, and now they are alone facing crimes charges,” observes Mhango.

He told The Maravi Post that, “The law must take its course on them. There shouldn’t be a room for intimidation. Noone is above the law in Malawi. Justice must prevail till the end of the case”.

Mhango appeals, “Young people must refrain from being used by politicians to fulfill their agenda.

“Youngsters must be engaged in productive activities for the development of this nation.

About 17 suspected MCP regime’s notorious panga-wielding thugs are in court answering a number of assaults charges.

The thugs” ringleaders including Bruno Munlo Makina (37), of Mponda Vge, T/A Msamala in Balaka; Erick Phakamisa (40), of Undi Vge, T/A Kaphuka in Dedza; and Hanif Banda (23), of Wimbe Vge, T/A Wimbe in Kasungu.

The Maravi Post