….Lilongwe court releases accused on strict conditions, including new sureties and mandatory police reporting
LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The Lilongwe Senior Resident Magistrate Court has granted bail to eight suspects accused of disturbing peaceful demonstrations by civil servants at Area 18 Memorial Tower on March 19, 2025.
The accused were reportedly involved in acts that disrupted the ongoing demonstrations, which were organized by civil servants demanding improved working conditions and timely salary adjustments.
According to court records, the suspects denied the charges leveled against them, maintaining their innocence and asserting that they were wrongfully accused.
It has been established that the same individuals are already on bail in three other separate cases currently pending before different courts.
Despite their previous bail status, the suspects were re-arrested last week shortly after being granted bail by Magistrate Wanangwa Nyirenda in one of their other ongoing matters.
Presiding over the case, Resident Magistrate Precious Kondowe granted the suspects bail upon fulfilling specific financial and procedural conditions.
Each suspect was released on a bail bond of K200,000, while two new sureties — different from those in their other three cases — were each bonded at K2 million.
Magistrate Kondowe emphasized that the sureties must be reliable individuals of good standing who can ensure that the accused comply with all bail conditions and attend all future court proceedings.
As part of the bail conditions, the suspects are required to report to Area 30 Police Headquarters every fortnight on Fridays.
They have also been strictly warned against interfering with witnesses or engaging in any activities that might jeopardize ongoing investigations.
The court further cautioned that any violation of these conditions would result in an immediate revocation of bail and possible remand pending trial.
Observers have noted that the case continues to attract public interest, given the repeated court appearances of the accused and their involvement in multiple ongoing legal proceedings.
The matter has since been adjourned to a later date for further hearing, with prosecutors expected to present witness testimonies and additional evidence.
The development marks yet another chapter in the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to maintain order and uphold justice following a series of demonstrations in the capital earlier this year.
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