Police in Mangochi have arrested 4 nursing officers at Mangochi District Hospital after a pregnant woman died due to their negligency.

Reports say the pregnant woman came at the hospital last night and the nurses did not attend to her and she died while sitting on the waiting bench.

The DHO furiously ordered the police to apprehend the officers who were on duty.

Grace was from Makanjira village, T/A Mponda in Mangochi district, and her body is current at the mortuary now.

Police spokesperson for Mangochi Mr Elijah has confirmed the arrest of the three nurses.