11/06/2025
*Drunk Cop Shoots Unarmed Lawyer Over Petty Dispute: Midima Court Slams Police Brutality.*
In a shocking revelation, it has been established that the police officer who discharged live ammunition at unarmed lawyer Bob Chimkango was drunk on duty, sparking outrage and raising concerns about law enforcement conduct in Malawi.
According to eyewitnesses cited in the official police report, officers manning the roadblock observed a vehicle approaching with a visibly deflating rear tire. Despite signaling the driver to stop, the car passed the checkpoint and came to a halt just meters beyond. What followed, however, was an abuse of power that nearly turned deadly.
One of the officers, allegedly demanding money, confronted Mr. Chimkango. An argument ensued. The officer reportedly assaulted the lawyer, provoking a defensive reaction in the heat of the moment.
Instead of de-escalating, the officer escalated the situation to a near-execution, firing live rounds at the stationery vehicle, luckily Chimkango was not in the car.
In a rare moment of judicial clarity, the Senior Resident Magistrate’s Court at Midima dismissed the case against Chimkango, ordering only a minor fine of MK15,000 for what it termed an insignificant offense.
In delivering judgment, the court condemned the use of lethal force against civilians, particularly one who grew up in the area and whose parents still reside there.
The presiding magistrate posed a chilling question: “If bonafide members of the community are met with such brutal force for small issues, what fate awaits those who are strangers to the area?”
The court didn’t mince words, warning police against the reckless use of force and stressing that justice will eventually catch up with officers who abuse their power, no matter how long it takes.
It was also established that Chimkango has no gun shot wounds and there was no car chase as earlier reported by the police.