Machete Gang Attacks Couple, Steals K6.7M in Malawi Home Invasion
[Nyasa Times] Police in Lilongwe have arrested a man and recovered a gun and other valuables following a violent and terrifying robbery at Mbavi-Four Ways, near Airwing, in which a couple were hacked with machetes in their own home.
A violent home invasion in Lilongwe resulted in the theft of a firearm, laptops, and valuables valued at K6.7 million, with one suspect arrested and some items recovered. The stolen firearm poses a potential security risk, while the incident underscores ongoing concerns about violent crime affecting households and property in Malawi's urban areas.
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