A few hours after a robbery was reported in Vatobe, 67 Ha, police arrested five suspects aged between 16 and 19. A mobile phone and cash that had just been stolen were reportedly found in their possession. The five youths were taken to the police station and placed in custody for the investigation. The stolen items found on them were also seized as evidence.
The incident occurred between Sunday night and Monday morning. A passerby in Vatobe, 67 Ha, was the victim of an assault and robbery. Alerted, police officers mobilized under the “Mahomby” operation immediately launched a search, which led to the arrest of the five suspects.
The National Police reaffirms its commitment to protecting citizens and their property and to intervening quickly against acts of insecurity.
Captured & Published at: 2026-10-28 06:38:34 (Madagascar Local Time EAT)
Original Source: https://www.lexpress.mg/2026/10/67-ha-vatobe-cinq-jeunes-interpelles.html