Malawi; Chitipa Police has called on the members of the district to support the operations of the police force. The force has asked well-wishers to contribute resources it requires to tighten security in the district during.
The resources are important in light of the upcoming festive season of the country, which would feature a number of events. The police force is expecting high level of gatherings in all of these events.
Officer-In-Charge for Chitipa Police, Joshua Mazengela was asking for the support from their wellwishers. The call was made on Thursday during a resource mobilisation meeting the station organised with district stakeholders.
Mazengela said the district has been registering high numbers of crime during the festive season. He then added that this situation prompted the station to call for stakeholders to work hand in hand with the police to curb the malpractice.
He assured the stakeholders that police work day and night to ensure that residents and property are well secured in the district. “However, we lack some resources that can complement efforts of tightening security in the district,” Mazengela said.
Accordingly, he urged the stakeholders and well-wishers to assist the law enforcers with the needed resources which can help them in patrol. Chairperson for Security Resources Mobilisation Committee who is also Secretary for Chitipa Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) Network, Fidelis Kambalame also extended his support.
He welcomed the initiative of engaging district stakeholders in resource mobilisation drive as one way of reducing crime in the district during Christmas and New year festivities. Kambalame said it is the responsibility of everyone when it comes to security issues, saying that nobody can make development in an area where there is poor security.
“Let’s join hands in providing resources such as money or fuel for patrolling. This can assist in strengthening security in the district,” Kambalame appealed. Chairperson for Kabaza Motorcycle Operators in Chitipa, Reuben Silanga, said tightening security in the district is paramount to every citizen.