At least four suspects have been reported to have escaped from lawful custody at Nsanje police station, a development that questions security lapse in Nsanje district.

Nsanje Police Officer-In-Charge, Seleman Mtambo has confirmed to have heard about the development, he asked for more time before he gives full details of what has happened.

The development however comes barely months after the other 11 suspects had also escaped from the lawful custody in January and June this year alone respectively.