A man and his four sons have been arrested in Chikwawa for allegedly torching a motor vehicle that belonged to a businessman and injuring his relations over allegations that he murdered their relative.

The suspects have been identified as Windlos Kasakatiza 65, Kasakatiza Windlos 24, Windlos  Kasakatiza Junior 19, Kamiliza Windlos 31, and Wilson Kasakatiza 24.

According to Chikwawa District Police spokesperson Dickson Matemba, it has however, turned out that the supposed killed relative had sneaked out to Mozambique on Christmas day on a private visit, without informing relatives.

After noticing that he was not returning home on the same day according to him, the suspects mobilised themselves and set ablaze the motor vehicle, severely assaulting the owner and his relatives in the process.

Meanwhile, reports indicate that the relative in question was not killed and is in a robust health.

They all hail from Gaga Village in the area of Traditional Authority (T/A) Chapananga in the Shire Valley district.