According to South Eastern Region Public Relations Officer Sub Inspector Edward Kabango, the development comes after they conducted patrols in the lower Shire where there is construction of an irrigation canal under the Shire Valley transformation program and in the process received Information that the suspect had fuel which was suspected to have been stolen from construction site.

He added that after a search at her house, fuel, batteries and a generator were found.

According to Kabango, Siliya will appear before court soon to answer the charge.

Joyce Siliya comes from Lauji village in the area of Traditional Authority Katunga in the District.