By Hassan Phiri
A marine police officer who was based at Chimwala Police Unit in Mangochi has died after being hit by a motor vehicle.
Police say the officer was crossing the road at Mwalija Trading Centre heading home.
The accident occurred on the evening of March 19, 2022.
Mangochi Police Publicist, Amina Daudi, said the police officer is identified as Sub Inspector Andrew Kandulu, 42, from Namaso-Bay Village, Traditional Authority Nankumba in Mangochi.
“The accident involved a Voxy Wagon Amarok DC, registration number BZ 8305. It was being driven by Emmanuel Namagonya, 41. He was coming from the direction of Liwonde heading towards Mangochi Boma.
“Upon arrival at Mwalija Trading Centre due to overspeeding, Namagonya lost control of the motor vehicle and hit the officer who was crossing from left to the right side of the road, ” said Daudi.
Following the impact, Kandulu sustained head injuries and was rushed to Mangochi District Hospital where he died while receiving treatment.
In the meantime, the driver is in police custody waiting for court proceedings.
This is the second incident in a space of a month. On 17 February 2022, a cruising Sienta vehicle also hit a police officer in the district and was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital.
Police are warning all reckless drivers that they will face the law
