Information shared by the district’s police has identified the suspects as Diana Thukuwa, 60, Rose Samson, 66, and Lucy Mangani, 64.

It has been indicated that on January 2nd, 2025 the trio entered Chipiku Stores posing as customers.

“They allegedly concealed the stolen items, including three 5-litre gallons of motor vehicle oil, between their thighs and in their bras while wearing oversized clothing,” it has been revealed.

Thereafter, a shop attendant became suspicious after noticing their unusual walking patterns, which led to their apprehension and a subsequent search.

“Police records show that Thukuwa was convicted of a similar offense in 2022 and served a two-year sentence at Mangochi Prison while Samson, was arrested last month for shoplifting at another supermarket in Mangochi.

They have been charged with theft, contrary to Section 278 of the Penal Code.