Three people arrested in connection with illegal transportation of Mkula logs.

Police in Chipata have impounded a Scania truck loaded with Mukula logs along Chipata- Mfuwe road.
Eastern Province Police Commissioner, Alex Chilufya has confirmed the impounding of the truck, stating that this happened last Friday around 01:30 hours.
Mr Chilufya says three people have been arrested to help with investigations in illegal transportation of Mukula logs.
He identified the suspects in custody as Noble Sikazwe 28, Peter Banda 32 and Makins Sheckman 56, a Malawian National, while the driver of the truck is on the run.
And a 30 year old man has died in a hit and run road accident in Katete district.
Mr. Chilufya says Tolani Phiri died on the spot on Thursday last week after sustaining head injuries and broken right hand and leg.
He says police have launched investigations into the matter to ascertain the whereabouts of the driver who is on the run.