Police in Kawale on November 11, 2026 engaged traditional leaders from Area 44, Tambalare, bordering the State House premises, to strengthen collaboration in the fight against crime and other security threats.
The meeting, held at Nankhari School grounds, brought together officers from Kawale Police Station and State House to raise awareness on security issues affecting both the surrounding communities and the State House premises.
Speaking during the meeting, Senior Superintendent Alekeni Chibwezo, State House Operations Officer, emphasized the importance of collaboration between the police, traditional leaders and community members in preventing and combating crime.
Senior Superintendent Chibwezo urged the chiefs to take a leading role in the fight against criminal activities, including encroachment onto State House premises, which is punishable by law.
“Crime prevention cannot be complete without chiefs and other stakeholders. Let us therefore join hands with the police in the fight against crime,” she said.
Assistant Superintendent Gift Mwahara, Kawale Police Station’s Head of Criminal Investigations, also condemned acts of vandalism reported in the area and urged traditional leaders to establish deliberate mechanisms aimed at enhancing security.
Police further shared several security tips with the leaders, particularly on offences that occur within communities, including child marriages and related sexual offences as highlighted by Inspector Mayeso Chikadza.
Group Village Headman Masankhawa commended the police for the timely security awareness messages and pledged to strengthen neighbourhood watch teams to help detect and prevent crime at an early stage.
However, the Group Village Headman expressed concern over the lack of reflective vests for community policing members, saying the vests would improve visibility and easy identification, particularly when conducting patrols near the State House fence, which is guarded by armed security personnel.
Superintendent Suzanna Zimba from Kawale Police Station, senior officers from State House and 48 local leaders attended the meeting.
Sub-Inspector Precious Mabvuto Phiri
P.R.O – Kawale Police Station