Police in Dowa have arrested a 34-year-old man, Stephano Kaboko Chipiku for allegedly raping three women, one after another.

Dowa Police Spokesperson Sub-Inspector Gladson M’bumpha confirmed f the development saying the age of the women ranged from 17, 24 and 32.

According to M’bumpha, the three went to fetch wild fruits, Masuku, in Kongwe Forest Reserve and whilst there they met Chipiku who was armed with a machete.

The victims are currently being treated at Dowa District Hospital.

The suspect comes from Kambome Village in the area of Traditional Authority Msakambewa in Dowa.