The Inspector General (IG) of Police Dr George Kainja today visited Chikwawa and Nsanje Police Stations with a call to the law enforcers to remain disciplined and professional.
The IG said only disciplined police officers instill confidence in the community as they easily deal with criminal activities in their areas of jurisdiction.
The First Grade Magistrate's Court sitting at Nkhunga in Nkhotakota on Friday, October 22, 2021, ordered a 49-year-old driver, Mackson Mkwatamwambo to pay a fine of 800 thousand kwacha or in default serve 24 months years jail term after being found guilty of reckless driving and killing two people in the process.
Police detectives in Central West Region (CWR) have arrested two Nigerian suspects Chimesi Omuka (35) and Ejike Enebenchi (28) for drug dealing.
The duo have been arrested on the night of October 20, 2021 in the comfort of their home at area 49 in Lilongwe, after being found in possession of cocaine.
The High Court sitting in Nkhata Bay district has sentenced two murderers of Yasin Kwenda Phiri, a person with albinism, to life imprisonment.
The Inspector General of Malawi Police Service Dr. George Kainja emphasizes the significance of keeping and valuing the history of Malawi police Service as the service clocks a hundred years. Centenary celebrations are scheduled before the year ends. Among others, a book on police history will be launched to mark the historical milestone in creating a safe and secure Malawi
This is the mother branch at a police station. All officers in this branch wear police uniform. The aim of the branch is to prevent crime. Police officers in this branch are responsible for beat patrols, roadblock operations, investigations and arresting suspects.
This branch is responsible for presenting cases in courts against individuals accused of breaking the law. Cases that have been investigated are handed over to officers in this branch for prosecution.
The branch coordinates activities aimed at ensuring that there is good working relationship between the police and the community in the fight against crime. Through this branch, the police engage citizens on safety and security matters in their localities through structures created at community level. Sections under this branch include: Crime Prevention and Partnership Desk, Victim Support Unit (VSU), Youth and Schools Outreach/Child Protection and Rural Police Unit.
It is responsible for developing policies and designing internal security programs for the service. It conducts research and manages both crime and road traffic data. It also monitors and evaluates police development programs.
It is responsible for the establishment and maintenance of good relations between the MPS and the general public, dissemination of MPS information to the public and provision of publication and photography services.