2025-02-19

Man Arrested for Impersonating ESCOM Official

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Police in Mzuzu have arrested Davie Kumwenda, 33, for impersonating an ESCOM official and illegally connecting electricity.

Kumwenda was apprehended on January 3, 2025, in Luwinga Township after residents noticed him wearing ESCOM-branded attire while performing electrical work. Suspicious of his activities, community members alerted an ESCOM security officer.

Investigations revealed that Kumwenda and an accomplice who is still at large had installed two ESCOM poles and connected power lines illegally.

The matter was reported to Luwinga Police Unit, leading to Kumwenda’s arrest. He is set to appear in court soon to face charges of impersonation and unauthorized electricity connection.

Kumwenda hails from Khupa Munthali Village, Traditional Authority Jalavikuwa, in Mzimba District.

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