K23m Kanjuchi Police Unit to boost security

People in traditional authorities (T/As) Khosolo and Mabilabo in Mzimba District have commended M’mbelwa District Council for the construction of a K23 million Kanjuchi Police Unit, saying it will enhance security in the area.

Speaking in an interview on Wednesday, Frank Magawa of Sauti Banda Village in the area of T/A Khosolo said people in the area have grappled with criminal acts for a long time.

He further said the absence of a police unit in the area, people would take the law in their hands when dealing with suspected criminals.

Said Magawa : “Therefore, such criminal activities will be history once the unit is completed. We used to spend between K3 000 and K10 000 on transporting suspects to Eswazini Police Unit and Jenda Police Station, respectively.

“We hope that once functional, the facility will help address issues of security in our area.”

T/A Khosolo said the police unit has instilled hope in communities in terms of safety and security thereby enhancing peace in the area.

Jenda Police Station spokesperson Mcfarlen Mseteka concurred with the sentiments, saying people used to face security challenges in the area.

“There has been no police presence because we don’t have a unit here Luckily, we have a new police office block which is at finishing level. We expect the council to fast track the remaining works so that it becomes functional soon,” he said.

The new facility has been constructed with support from Governance to Enable Service Delivery (Gesd).

In his remarks , M’mbelwa District Council director of planning and development Wal ter Chikuni said the council plans to roll out similar projects this year.