Malawi court authorizes a search of former President residence over claims he unlawfully kept state security dogs
Police in Malawi have researched the residence of immediate former President Lazarus Chakwera for allegedly missing four Germany Shepherd Dogs.
Chakwera a Clergyman just lost power after serving for only one term to his rival former president Prof Peter Mutharika who he beat in the previous elections.
The Dogs are missing from the Presidential residence and one Chakwera’s former Aide’s is in police custody in connection with the case.
The Dogs are valued four million Malawian Kwacha.
Below is a story as reported by a local media Malawi 24:
The Malawi Congress Party senior official has revealed that since yesterday three land cruiser vehicles arrived for many times at Chakwera’s residence.
“It was a surprise to see officers from Malawi Police Service invading into Dr Chakwera’s house without any documentation, if it’s the issue of German Shepherds, the court is still examining.” Said the MCP official.
Currently Malawi Congress Party has refuted claims that it’s leader has been grabbed for questioning.
According to police deputy spokesperson Alfred Chimthele, the search was authorized by a warrant, based on evidence provided by Godfrey Jalale, 62, former director of security of state residences.
Jalale who hails from Mchinji is currently on remand, accused of stealing the dogs and is currently on remand.
Police have denied rumors of Chakwera’s arrest, stating he’s not being targeted in the investigation.
