By Beni Bamusi

Thyolo, June 6, Mana: Thyolo Police Station has registered a decrease in general crime rate by five percent and road accidents by 33 percent.

Thyolo Police Officer-in-Charge, Francis Chisoti, disclosed this Tuesday during Station Executive Committee (SEC) stakeholder engagement.

He attributed the trend to the increase of manpower and stakeholder coordination against crime which has resulted in increased patrols and police vicinity day and night.

“From January to May 2024, Thyolo registered 385 cases compared to 405 in 2023 representing a four percent decrease.

“Two road accidents have been recorded this year whereas three road accidents were recorded in 2023 representing a 33 percent decrease,” he said.

Thyolo District Commissioner, Hudson Kuphanga, applauded the police for performing well in providing security in the district.

He said it is encouraging to see minibus operators obliging to use the bus depot which has minimized minibus congestion and accidents.

The meeting attracted faith leaders, community policing chairpersons, traditional authorities, representatives of the business community and the police.