The Officer in-charge for Mangochi Police Station Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police Mr Timothy Phiri has appealed to various stakeholders in the district to work hand in hand with the police to ensure a crime-free festive season.
The call was made on December 21, 2021 at Mangochi Town Council Multi-purpose Hall as Christmas and New Year festivities are around the corner and it is a tradition that a lot of people flock to Mangochi to enjoy themselves.
Speaking to the audience comprised of representatives from various banks, lodges, resorts, business owners and Non-Governmental Organisations, Phiri assured of maximum security during the entire period and beyond.
He said that his men are working round the clock patrolling, conducting sweeping exercises, snap roadblocks, traffic checks and border patrols to ensure that no criminal activities are taking place.
He reminded the gathering not to harbour criminals and also have records of their guests to ensure that criminals do not take advantage of the season by posing as clients.
“Do not keep huge sum of money in your houses or business places, whatever sales you make, make sure you make deposit in good time,” he advised.
In his speech, the Chief Executive Officer for Mangochi Municipal Council Abubakar Nkhoma encouraged the stakeholders to follow security prevention measures by ensuring that their places are well secured.
He also promised that his office will do the needful by closing all loop holes in his area and ensure that municipal guidelines are followed at all times.
Echoing the same, the Supervisor for Mount Meru Filling Station Madalitso Square commended the Police for reducing crime in the district.
He said that Police visibility in the district is not questionable and citizenry are able to conduct their businesses peacefully.
However he asked Police to follow last year’s strategy during festive season and also improve their way of responding to matters when called in times of need.
The stakeholders pledged to support the Police in order to conduct their operations without difficulties.
During last year’s festive season five people lost their lives in the three road accidents which happened in the district.
Sub Inspector Amina Tepani Daudi
PRO-Mangochi Police Station
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