LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-Fourteen suspected Malawi Congress Party (MCP) regime’s notorious panga-wielding gang on Monday, November 3, 2025 appeared brought before Lilongwe court.
However, eleven of them have been charged with five serious counts connected to a wave of violent attacks that shocked Lilongwe earlier this year.
According to the court document, the suspects are being accused of torching a Toyota Quantum, registration number RU 7197, on May 11, 2025 — an allegation they have all denied.
In the second count, they are alleged to have attacked Alex Wali with a knife, an act they also denied.
The third count relates to the destruction of a Nissan Hardbody, registration number PE 84, with damages estimated at MK550,000.
But all the eleven suspects denied responsibility.
The fourth and fifth counts involve alleged unlawful assaults on Felix Nazigamba and George Mataya, respectively — charges the accused have again denied.
The state has identified ten witnesses in the case but none of them was present in court today.
Prosecutors have requested that the matter be adjourned to another date to allow time for witnesses to appear and for additional evidence to be presented.
Defense lawyer Khwima Mchizi argued that the accused should not remain in custody, saying they have strong family ties and pose no flight risk.
As the court deliberates on whether to grant bail or adjourn the case, all eyes remain on the highly charged trial that has captured national attention — a case that speaks to the broader concern over rising urban violence and gang activity in Malawi.
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