NICE Trust, Police Train Likoma Community Policing Committees
To date, NICE Trust and Likoma Police have trained Community Policing committees from six villages in the district.
LIKOMA, Malawi— The National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) Trust, in collaboration with Likoma Police station, conducted training for Community Policing committees on Thursday to promote human rights awareness in their operations, writes Oliver Malibisa.
The training, held at Nkhwazi in Mtaya village, was attended by committee members from Kachere, Mani, and Mwase villages.
Blessings Chaona Mahata, NICE Officer for the district, emphasized the importance of educating committees about their rights while on duty and the rights of others, regardless of the crimes committed.
"As the country approaches general elections, Community Policing committees should be at the forefront of promoting peace in their areas," Mahata said.
He added that his office is committed to reducing rights violation cases in the district.
Assistant Superintendent of Police Spencer Jinja from Likoma Police Station stated, "It's time for Community Policing members to have knowledge and skills on how they can work effectively. The police are collaborating with these committees to reduce crimes in their localities."
Michael Kapalamula, speaking on behalf of the Community Policing committees, assured their readiness to work independently.
He also warned mothers in the area to properly care for their children, stating that those not following rules would face arrest.
To date, NICE Trust and Likoma Police have trained Community Policing committees from six villages in the district.