Ethiopians arrested at Dzaleka Refugee Camp over Documentation

Ethiopian nationals have been arrested in Dowa for allegedly residing at Dzaleka refugee camp without proper documentation.

The individuals aged between 16 and 23 were arrested following a tip-off from concerned citizens

Dowa Police officer in charge Almakio Daka received information indicating that certain Ethiopians residing in Dzaleka Refugee Camp were harboring fellow nationals who lacked valid travel documents

Acting on this intelligence Daka and his team conducted a search of a suspected residence within the camp

The operation led to discovery of nine individuals concealed within the home of Tsadat Tseleka a 24 year old Ethiopian national

Upon requesting the suspects were unable to provide documentation verifying their legal stay in Malawi

Meanwhile investigations are underway to identify and apprehend additional individuals involved in harboring illegal immigrants.