Police have arrested 25-year-old Macmillan Mvevula on suspicion of being involved in the murder of Atughanile Chomo, a medical doctor at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital (QECH) in Blantyre.

Dr Chomo’s body was discovered at her residence in Mount Pleasant, Blantyre on July 7, 2026.

Deputy National Police Public Relations Officer Alfred Chimthere said the arrest follows ongoing police investigations into the case.

According to Chimthere, Mvevula was found in possession of a Redmi mobile phone believed to have belonged to the deceased.

Chimthere further disclosed that forensic evidence has been collected to support ongoing investigations.

Mvevula, who hails from Mtika Village under Traditional Authority Ngolongoliwa in Thyolo District, is expected to appear in court soon to answer charges related to the case.