Malawi Police have arrested six men for allegedly inciting violence following a fire accident that left one motorcyclist dead and another injured in Kanengo, Lilongwe.
The suspects are accused of pelting police and civilian vehicles with stones and blocking the Lilongwe-Kasungu M1 Road in the aftermath of the incident.
Central West Region Police spokesperson Inspector Foster Benjamin identified the suspects as Francis Jezala, 20, Laston Ngolomi, 37, Yohane Satifolo, 33, Austin Akim, 37, Davie Beyard, 37, and Stephano Kapachika, 33.
Benjamin said the six suspects are currently being held at Kanengo Police Station and have been charged with inciting violence.
He added that the suspects are expected to appear in court soon.
Meanwhile, police have warned motorcycle operators and traders against transporting or dealing in petroleum products, stressing that such activities are offences punishable by law.
The law enforcers have urged those involved in the motorcycle business and trading to comply with the law to avoid legal consequences.
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