By Andrew Gondwe

Chitipa, November 22, Mana: Chitipa Police has asked well-wishers to contribute resources it requires to tighten security in the district during the festive season. 

Officer-In-Charge for Chitipa Police, Joshua Mazengela, made the call Thursday during a resource mobilization meeting the station organized with district stakeholders.

Mazengela said the district has been registering high numbers of crime during festive season, which he said prompted the station to call for stakeholders to work hand in hand with the police to curb the malpractice.

He assured the stakeholders that police work day and night to ensure that residents and property are well secured in the district.

"However, we lack some resources that can complement efforts of tightening security in the district," Mazengela said.

He, therefore, requested the stakeholders and well-wishers to assist the law enforcers with the needed resources, which can help them in patrol.

Chairperson for Security Resources Mobilization Committee who is also Secretary for Chitipa Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) Network, Fidelis Kambalame, welcomed the initiative of engaging district stakeholders in resource mobilization drive as one way of reducing crime in the district during Christmas and New Year festivities.

Kambalame said it is the responsibility of everyone when it comes to security issues, saying that nobody can make development in an area where there is poor security.

“Let’s join hands in providing resources such as money or fuel for patrolling. This can assist in strengthening security in the district,” Kambalame appealed.

Chairperson for Kabaza Motorcycle Operators in Chitipa, Reuben Silanga, said tightening security in the district is paramount to every citizen.