Police in Chitipa have arrested 20 illegal immigrants for allegedly entering into the country illegally.

The twenty, are suspected to be Ethiopians including one Malawian for aiding them.

The suspects were arrested at Lwaka hills in Kafola village in the district following information from well-wishers that the suspects were hiding in hills.

The suspects will appear in court soon to answer case of illegal entry while the Malawian will answer a charge of helping illegal immigrants.

The Malawian has been identified as

Police in Chitipa have arrested 20 illegal immigrants for allegedly entering into the country illegally.

The twenty are suspected to be Ethiopians including one Malawian for aiding them.

The suspects were arrested at Lwaka hills in Kafola village in the district following information from well-wishers that the suspects were hiding in hills.

The suspects will appear in court soon to answer case of illegal entry while the Malawian will answer a charge of helping illegal immigrants.

The Malawian has been identified as Patrick Mshani, aged 36 of Ishalikira village from the area of Traditional Authority Mwaulambia in Chitipa district.

Meanwhile, Chitipa Police has warn people in the district that anyone who will be found aiding or habouring illegal immigrants will be brought to book as this interfere national security., aged 36 of Ishalikira village from the area of Traditional Authority Mwaulambia in Chitipa district.

Meanwhile, Chitipa Police has warn people in the district that anyone who will be found aiding or harbouring illegal immigrants will face the the law as this interfere national security.