Police in Kanengo, Lilongwe, have arrested 23-year-old Gerald Geleya Pitilizani on suspicion of killing and robbing Samson Chikalimba of his motorcycle.
According to the police, on December 10, the two met and agreed to go to Chiwamba to buy pit using Chikalimba’s motorcycle. Upon arrival, they started drinking alcohol until around 8 p.m.
Kanengo Police spokesperson Gresham Ngwira stated that afterwards, the two agreed to return home together. However, Pitilizani allegedly took advantage of the situation, hitting his friend Chikalimba on the back of his head with wood and stealing the motorcycle.
In the following days, the suspect was caught and beaten. He was later taken to the hospital.
Police discovered the stolen motorcycle in Ntchisi where it was sold.
Pitilizani hails from M’ndolo village in Lilongwe.
