Police in Chiradzulu have arrested a Malawi Police officer on accusations that he fired teargas into a fellow police officer’s house yesterday after quarrel at a bottle store.

Assistant Commissioner for Chiradzulu Police sation Undule Mwakilunga has confirmed the arrest.

However, Mwakilunga could not divulge more information saying investigations are underway to find out what triggered the situation.

The incident has led to questions about where the officer, only identified as Banda, got teargas since the laws do not allow them to keep teargas or a gun in their houses.

According to reports we have found, the two officers had a fight at a bottle store at Chiradzulu boma and Banda who has since been arrested was overpowered in the fight.

In revenge, Banda fired a teargas at his opponent’s house and caused the other officer’s child to faint.

The child has since been discharged from hospital after receiving treatment.

Banda is expected to appear before court when investigations are concluded.

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