Ndirande Police Station spokesperson Chibisa Mlimbika says they did not record political-related crimes during the campaign period ahead of the September 16 General Election and during polling day last week Tuesday.
Speaking in an interview yesterday, he said this was due to police visibility which helped to prevent potential political violence.
Mlimbika also said the officers provided information and assistance to voters who needed help during polling day.
He said: “Ndirande Township is defined as a hotspot for political violence and to ensure peace, we put various security strategies.
“In the past, political campaigns in Ndirande were often marred by violent clashes, with residents assuming that the show of force was a necessary expression of their political views. However, this year, Ndirande Community Policing Department set out to change this narrative and create a more peaceful and violence-free election season.”
Driven by a desire to maintain public safety and foster a healthy democratic process, the community policing team launched a series of initiatives aimed at preventing conflicts, protecting residents and promoting non-violence.
Ndirande Police Community policing coordinator Zelipher Muli said the station’s good working relationship with bloc leaders as well as community policing forums has helped maintain law and order during the election period.
A Ndirande resident Andrew Mataka, who voted in the September 16 2025 General Election, commended the police for demonstrating professionalism during the electoral period.
Civil Society Organisations, including international partners, have described the September 16 2025 General Election as peaceful.
