MBIRI YA MATEWERE ~ NO PRISON IN MALAWI COULD HOLD HIM FOR DAYS
After Matewere’s first escape from Chichiri Prison, he vanished—just like that—into thin air. No one heard from him again, and the silence was deafening.
The police were embarrassed by the escape and hesitant to share the details with the public. Matewere’s disappearance became a mystery—both to the authorities and to ordinary citizens. He kept a low profile, fading from view.
Speculation filled the void. Some claimed Matewere had become born again and was spotted praying at a local church. Others whispered that he was quietly living at his sister’s house in Nkolokosa.
Rumours intensified: it was said that the police knew exactly where he was—that they visited his sister’s home weekly. According to some sources, Matewere’s sister had assured the police that he had turned a new leaf, leaving his criminal past behind.
The authorities, desperate to keep him away from other notorious inmates, chose not to re-arrest him. Instead, they agreed to a silent arrangement: Matewere would remain under informal house arrest, with his sister acting as both guardian and reformer.
This private deal gave rise to the stories of his religious transformation. A local pastor was said to visit him regularly. His sister kept the police informed of all her efforts to help him change, and the police were pleased.
Their goal was simple: to remove Matewere from the criminal ecosystem in Malawi, using the one person he deeply respected—his sister. Weekly visits continued, and things seemed stable.
But not everyone was content. The criminal underworld felt the loss of their Don. Without Matewere’s leadership, they were exposed, vulnerable. Several attempts were made to lure him back, but he remained distant, sending word that he had moved on.
Everything seemed under control—until the day Matewere disappeared once more. This time, from his sister’s home.
Alarmed, she immediately informed the police. Confusion and concern followed. Why would he vanish just when things were going so well?
The answer became clear soon enough. Matewere had been reading the newspapers daily—reading about opportunities, temptations too enticing to resist. The itch returned.
And just like that, he was back. Back at the helm of Malawi’s criminal underworld. The gangs welcomed him with open arms. He returned not just as a leader, but with a bold new plan that left even his closest lieutenants speechless.
Meanwhile, the police were on high alert, scrambling to predict his next move.
To be continued…
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