By Zenak Matekenya

Dedza, March 22, Mana:  Chairperson for Dedza Station Executive Committee (SEC), Peter Msukwa has commended Dedza Puma Service Station for a 100 reflector jackets donation worth about K1.2 million to Dedza Police Station.

Speaking Friday when he received the donation at Dedza Police Station, Msukwa said SEC requested 1,200 reflector jackets from well-wishers for the smooth operation of the community policing department.

“We wrote to different stakeholders across the district requesting assistance. We are excited that Dedza Puma has come out first to make this donation,” he said.

Msukwa said the donation would enhance monitoring and patrols and promote trust and credibility among the public.

Dedza Police Station Officer Clement Mlera said through the community policing forum there is a good working relationship between police and the communities which he said is critical in crime prevention.

He urged other stakeholders to emulate the gesture by Dedza Puma Service Station to support the police.

Dedza Puma Service Station official Simion Itai described the donation as the organization’s corporate social responsibility.

“It is very difficult for police to work in isolation, they need support from the community. As Dedza Service Station, we believe the donation will help them to effectively do their job,” he said.