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Malawi: former police chief Rodney Jose dies

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Rodney Jose, former Inspector General of the Malawi Police Service, has died, Malawi24 reports. He led the police from June 2018 to November 2019 after being appointed by President Peter Mutharika, and had faced allegations linked to the 2011 death of student Robert Chasowa, which he denied.

Rodney Jose, former Inspector General of the Malawi Police Service, died on Monday 19 October, Malawi24 reports. He led the national police from June 2018 to November 2019, after being appointed by President Peter Mutharika during his first term.

His appointment came under scrutiny amid allegations linked to the 2011 death of Robert Chasowa, a University of Malawi student. Rodney Jose denied any involvement in the case.

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