A 15-year-old boy (name withheld) who was on the run after allegedly stabbing to death his 26-year-old elder sister, Fyness Chapweteka due to misunderstandings over a new pot has been arrested in Balaka where he was hiding.

According to Mangochi Police Spokesperson Inspector Amina Tepani Daudi the suspect on January 11, 2024 fled his village and left his elder sister battling for her life in a pool of blood after stabbing her with a knife when she cautioned him not to use the new pot to roast maize.

After the incident police in the district launched for a manhunt to arrest him.

Daudi said that the suspect was staying at a certain drinking joint in the town of Balaka.

After hearing the news from various media houses that the boy was wanted by Mangochi Police, some well-wishers who come from the same area with the suspect on January 13, 2024 spotted him at the drinking joint at Mgawanyemba Area and later tipped Balaka Police who arrested him.

Meanwhile, the boy has been charged with murder which contravenes section 209 of the Penal Code, and he will appear before court after all formalities have been finalised.

The suspect hails from Mtendere village, Traditional Authority Chilipa in Mangochi district.