LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The Malawi Police Service (MPS) have arrested a suspected ringleader of the panga-wielding gang that has been behind a series of violent attacks in Lilongwe and surrounding areas.
The three suspects arrested on November 2, 2025 have been identified as 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 suspects are believed to be former President Lazarus Chakwera’s Malawi Congress Party (MCP) zealots.
National Police Service Deputy publicist Alfred Chimthere told The Maravi Post on Sunday afternoon, November 2, 2025 that “Munlo Makina is believed to have been coordinating some of the gang’s criminal activities”.
The police publicist adds, “Banda and Phakamisa are also directly connected to various offences of attacks that have been under investigation.
“The arrests were made following sustained investigations and coordinated intelligence operations.”
Chinthere explains further, “This latest breakthrough brings the total number of suspects apprehended in the ongoing operation to fifteen (15).
“All suspects are currently in Police custody pending court appearance. The MPS reiterates its unwavering commitment to bringing all perpetrators of violent crime to justice”.
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