Deputy Public Relations Officer for Mzuzu Police Cecilia Mfune has confirmed on the matter and he has identified the as Amos Phiri.

According to Mfune, the suspect was arrested by the Police at his house in Mchengautuwa within the city on September 16, 2024.

It is reported that the suspect was seen working in the emergency department as a Clinician at Mzuzu Central Hospital between September 12 and 15, 2024.

The hospital Matron noticed that Phiri was exercising his duties suspiciously and informed hospital authorities who decided to follow up the information but the suspect was no where to be seen.

However, the matter was reported to Luwinga Police Unit leading to his arrest. During the arrest he was found with assorted medical drugs and equipment which were positively identified by hospital officials.

Meanwhile, the suspect will appear before court to answer charges of personating a public officer and being found in possession of medical drugs.