By Leonard Kavwenje
Minister of homeland security Dr. Ken Zikhale Reeves Ng’oma discloses that government will employ over 3000 police officers for free and fair 2025 general elections.
Ng’oma spoke on Friday September 20th, 2024 at Central West Region Headquarters in Lilongwe. The minister visited the region to appreciate their professional service and protection of the citizens.
According to Ng’oma, despite government efforts to employ police officers, the number is still poorly matching international standards.
Ng’oma singled out that criminal cases have drastically reduced in the country, a sign of improvement in the Malawi Police Services.
Ng’oma stressed that the government values the welfare of police officers at heart hence the construction of houses for police officers across the country.
“We have witnessed an improved police service in terms of performance, so far road accidents and criminal cases have really reduced. We expect to employ more officers to ensure free and fair elections, next year,” he explained,” said Ng’oma.
Meanwhile, the commissioner of police responsible for Central West Region Emmanuel Soko has hailed the ministerial visit, describing it as a government manifestation of committed efforts aimed at advancing welfare of the police officers in the country.
Soko further pledged that the men in uniform will continue to exercise duty professionalism.
