Malawi: General Phiri's Court Date Abruptly Postponed - As He's Hauled Into Police Custody

Malawi: General Phiri's Court Date Abruptly Postponed - As He's Hauled Into Police Custody

Dramatic scenes unfolded outside a Lilongwe courthouse as former Malawi Defence Force commander General Paul Valentino Phiri was abruptly sent away on the eve of his scheduled hearing -- with no explanation given for the sudden change of plan.

Former army boss General Phiri released on K10 Million bail - ordered to report to Police monthly

By Jones Gadama Former Malawi Defence Force (MDF) Commander, General Paul Valentino Phiri (Retired), is out on bail. According to information sourced from the court, Senior Resident Magistrate Shukurani Kumbani has released General Phiri on a K10 million cash bail bond with two sureties bonded at K20 million each. As part of his strict bail […]

Malawi court grants former MDF Commander Paul Valentino Phiri bail

LILONGWE-(MANA)-Former Malawi Defence Force (MDF) commander General Paul Valentino Phiri ( retired) has been granted bail by Senior Resident Magistrate Shukrani Kumbani after appearing before the Lilongwe Magistrates Court on five counts relating to alleged abuse of office and dealing in terrorist property. The charges arise from allegations concerning his role in facilitating illegal arms […]

Valentino Phiri walks out

This article was originally published on Malawi24">Malawi24, Malawi's #1 independent news platform. Former Malawi Army commander Paul Valentino Phiri will today return home after the court granted him bail. Phiri appeared before the court on allegations linked to arms smuggling, breach of procurement procedures and abuse of office between June and July 2025. His lawyer, Powell Mkhutabasa, told the court that the case will proceed to full […] Rea…

Court Grants Bail to Former MDF Commander General Phiri

The Senior Resident Magistrate’s Court in Lilongwe has granted bail to former Malawi Defence Force (MDF) commander General Paul Valentino […]

EX-MDF chief spends night in custody

Malawi Defence Force (MDF) immediate-past commander General Paul Velentino Phiri (retired) was set to spend the night in police custody yesterday after the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) postponed his scheduled court appearance at the last minute. Following an interrogation session at ACB offices at City Centre, Lilongwe, Phiri was taken to the Lilongwe Magistrate’s Court in …