Police in Nsanje are keeping in custody a prison warder Albert Blackson, 38, on allegations of stealing a television screen meant for the inmates at Nsanje Prison.

Nsanje Police spokesperson, Agnes Zalakomea has confirmed the arrest; saying the suspect will answer a theft charge.

It is alleged that while on duty, the suspect took out the screen and gave it to his girlfriend within Nsanje boma; lying to her that his wife had swept everything in his house leaving the screen only.

It is also reported that the girlfriend reported Blackson to police after noting that he was out looking for customers to buy the screen and took longer to return.

Blackson comes from Bereu village in the area of Traditional Authority Maseya in Chikwawa.