Malawi’s Attorney General (AG) Thabo Chakaka Nyirenda has refused to compensate Norman Chisale K500 million in an attempted murder case in which he was acquitted.

The bodyguard to the former head of state Peter Mutharika demanded compensation from the state for what he called false imprisonment.

The claim follows Chisales’ acquittal on 16th April, 2021 after a court found him with no case to answer on charges he had intentionally shot a woman.

In his argument, Nyirenda said the state was not wrong to prosecute Chisale although he was acquitted, adding that he is ready for defense if Chisale proceeds to court with the matter.

Lawyer for Chisale, Chauncy Gondwe, says he is yet to receive a response from the attorney general for the case which his client is demanding the compensation for alleged false imprisonment, malicious prosecution and defamation.