At least three people have been arrested in Mulanje in connection to the murder of a 46 year old man in Mulanje.

The three suspects are security guards for Sayama Tea Factory, a subsidiary of Lujeri Tea Estate in the district.

The three, Agripa Joseph, Tebulo Ndafera and Obadia Muniya assaulted Dinala Chiponde now the deceased after he was caught stealing trees with his friends.

Chiponde was later taken to Mulanje District Hospital where he died on September 4, 2021.

The suspects are expected to appear before the court soon.