LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Minister of Homeland Security Peter Mukhito has confirmed that police have made arrests in connection with the shooting death of Dr Victoria Nnesa Bobe at her home in Chigumula, Blantyre.

Speaking in Parliament on Thursday, Mukhito told lawmakers that investigations are progressing and that police continue to follow leads provided by members of the community.

The minister noted that matters involving ongoing investigations are guided by strict ethical, legal, and privacy considerations, making it impossible to release further details at this stage.

He commended investigators for their diligence and professionalism as they work to uncover the truth behind the killing.

Mukhito was responding to a question from Dedza Kasina legislator Joshua Malango, who requested an update after the issue was raised in the House last week due to its national importance.

Dr Victoria Bobe, who served as a gynaecologist at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital and lectured at the Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHES), was fatally shot by unknown assailants at her home at around 11 p.m.

The murder sent shockwaves across the country, with many Malawians expressing grief, anger, and deep concern over rising cases of violent crime.

Citizens have continued to demand answers and have appealed to law enforcement agencies to ensure that those responsible are identified and prosecuted.

The progress update from the Minister has offered some reassurance, although the public continues to await a full account of what happened on the night of the killing.

Many Malawians maintain that justice must be served promptly to honour Dr Bobe’s legacy and restore public confidence in the country’s security systems.

The Maravi Post