30 year old Madalitso Banda has been arrested in Dedza district for his alleged impersonation as a nurse at Dedza District Hospital.

Dedza Police Spokesperson Sub Inspector Edward Kabango confirms the development but said the suspect denies executing duties at the health facility.

“The suspect has admitted to have been loitering in the hospital compound but has denied executing duties as a nurse,” said Kabango.

But Kabango said police search in Banda’s house, found five pairs of gloves, a nursing uniform, two pairs of plastic aprons, two cartons of male condoms, two injection syringes and three pairs of self HIV test kits.

The suspect hails from Kathumba village, in the area of Traditional Authority (TA) Malomo in Ntchisi district.

Currently, Banda has been charged with impersonating a public officer and if found guilty she will face a fine or custodial sentence.