By Beni Bamusi

Thyolo, September 1, Mana: Interfaith Committee on Community Policing in Thyolo says is committed to take a role in community sensitisation to reduce mob justice, homicide, suicide and gender based violence which contribute to high of crime currently increased by 48 percent.

The Interfaith Committee on Community Policing made the commitment during interfaith prayers at Blessings Private school ground in Thyolo where committee chairperson, Pastor Lloyd Somela said the prayers were organised to seek God’s interventions on crime in the district which is believed to be driven by the evil powers.

 He said faith leaders and religious bodies are collaborating with the police to reduce crime by preaching evils of crime during prayers.

“We’re here to seek divine intervention because we hear cases of homicide, suicide, rape and gender based violence every day,” he added, expressing hope that with God guidance the faith leaders will be able to deal with the devil induced crimes.

A business person at Thyolo Boma Market, Marini Kavalo admitted that rituals among business people is a factor contributing to various crimes.

Such religious gatherings will help business people to know how a person prospers in business. A person can only succeed in business through hard work, determination and blessing from God and not doing rituals,” he added.

He said security and safety are key to business, adding that this is the reason why people fail in business after being robbed of their properties

Thyolo Police Officer in Charge, Isaac Norman commended the faith leaders for their prayers

Member of Thyolo Thava, Mary Navitcha also attended the prayers.