Minister of Homeland Security Peter Mukhitho has assured the Malawi Police Service that government is committed to swiftly addressing challenges affecting the service in order to enhance effective and professional service delivery.
Mukhitho made the assurance on Friday in Lilongwe during a familiarisation visit to the national police headquarters at Area 30, where he interacted with police leadership and inspected ongoing projects.
The minister said government recognises the critical role the police play in maintaining law and order, adding that addressing operational and welfare challenges facing officers remains a top priority.
During the visit, Mukhitho inspected the construction of police officers’ houses at the headquarters and assured officers that government is committed to ensuring the houses are completed within the stipulated time.
He said provision of decent accommodation is key to improving officers’ morale, discipline and overall performance in the execution of their duties.
Inspector General of Police Richard Luhanga welcomed the minister’s visit, describing it as an opportunity for the service to present its operational status and challenges directly to political leadership.
Luhanga said the police service continues to face several constraints affecting effective operations, noting that improved welfare and logistical support would significantly enhance service delivery.
As part of the programme, Mukhitho and his deputy, Norman Chisale, laid wreaths at the national police headquarters memorial tower in honour of officers who died in the line of duty, as the visit aimed to appreciate the role of the police while gaining first-hand understanding of their challenges.
