Government Constructs Modern Police Post to Combat Cross-border Crimes
Water and Sanitation Minister Abida Sidik Mia hands over K30.2 Million Kwacha Kunyinda Border Police Post in Chikwawa district to address escalating cross-border crimes.
CHIKWAWA, MALAWI — In an effort to combat cross-border crimes and ensure the safety of communities, Water and Sanitation Minister Abida Sidik Mia delivered a newly constructed police post in Kunyinda, writes Cornelius Lupenga.
The K30.2 Million Kwacha facility aims to address the escalating cases of child trafficking, murder, rape, and cattle hustling in the border districts.
Minister Mia expressed her concern for the working conditions of police officers stationed on grass-thatched infrastructure, stating that the government cannot tolerate such situations.
"The government can not tolerate its law enforcers continuing to work in such situations, hence coming up with modern structures," she emphasised.
In addition to the police post, Mia also announced the sinking of a borehole within the facility to provide water closer to the people.
Deputy Commissioner of Police Responsible for the South East Region, Stain Bamusi Chaima, commended the government for the significant construction, which will provide a conducive working environment for the police officers.
He expressed his disappointment that the officers had been operating from a grass-thatched infrastructure along the borders for 59 years.
"We are going to work professionally with the coming of this modern structure here at Kunyinda Border Police Post, which is very strong with good cells," Chaima said.
He highlighted the distinct nature of cross-border crimes, stating that border police deal with unique challenges different from other crimes.
The construction of the Kunyinda Border Police Post is a step towards enhancing security and protecting communities along the border.