A 45-year-old traffic police officer from Namwera Police Post in Mangochi has died following a motorcycle collision on the evening of September 4, 2024, at Sumaili village along Bakili Muluzi Highway.
The officer, identified as Sub Inspector Cliff Kokha from Chonde village, Traditional Authority Chimaliro in Thyolo, was involved in the accident when his Yamaha DT motorcycle registration number BR 4783 collided with another ridden by 51-year-old Meja Majidu from Mkambiri village, Traditional Authority Bwananyambi in Mangochi.
Majidu was riding an unregistered Lifo motorcycle from Chiponde towards Namwera. Upon reaching Sumaili village, he swerved onto the dirt verge of the road to avoid the rumble surface. He suddenly re-entered the main road without signaling, colliding with Sub Inspector Kokha, who was traveling in the same direction behind him.
The impact left Sub Inspector Kokha with severe head injuries and a fractured nose, while Majidu sustained head injuries and multiple fractures on his right arm. Both men were rushed to Namwera Health Centre and later transferred to Mangochi District Hospital. Sub Inspector Kokha was pronounced dead upon arrival, while Majidu continues to receive treatment at the same facility.
Both motorcycles sustained extensive damage to their front ends.
lnspector Amina Tepani Daudi
Public Relations Officer
Mangochi Police Station
Cell:0999-706-525
Email:amina.tepani@police.gov.mw
Website:www.police.gov.mw