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3 arrested over illegal possession of firearms, ammunition in Lilongwe

Lilongwe Police Station has arrested three men for being found in possession of two pistols and 12 rounds of live ammunition without a license at Airwing, Mbavi location.

The suspects have been identified as Alex Chipiliro, 29, John Edward, 25, and Waiti Yamikani, 35.

Through intelligence collection, Lilongwe Police detectives found out that the first suspect, Alex Chipiliro, was keeping a rifle.

Cyclone Freddy survivors encouraged to rebuild lives

Police families who were affected by the Cyclone Freddy have been encouraged to rebuild and remain positive if they are to defeat the trauma they went through.

The call was made by the Deputy Inspector of Police for adminstration Mr. Happy Mkandawire on Tuesday April 18, 2023 when he presented donated items and cash to the 78 Police families who were affected by Cyclone Freddy earlier this year.

Malawi Police Service Assists Cyclone Freddy Survivors

In a show of unity and goodwill, the Malawi Police Service through its welfare branch has donated various items and money to 45 police families who were affected by Cyclone Freddy in Mulanje, Phalombe and Blantyre. 

The function took place at Edgas Lodge at Muloza in Mulanje on Wednesday, 5 April, 2023.

Leader of the delegation, Mrs. Sinya Mkandawire, wife to the Deputy Inspector General for Administration, expressed gratitude towards police officers across the nation for their contributions and encouraged the affected families to make good use of the items.

AGA - Africa partners Police in equipping investigative trainers

The Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police responsible for Administration, Mr Happy Mkandawire has officially opened the Criminal Investigative Trainers course on Monday, October 24, 2022 at Central Region Training Centre (CRTC) in Lilongwe. 

The week-long Trainer of Trainers (TOT) course comprising 26 participants drawn especially from Police Training Schools countrywide, is being sponsored by the Attorney General Alliance (AGA) Africa. 

MPS embraces Retired Police Officers Association (REPOA)

The Malawi Police Service (MPS) has committed to cooperate with the newly launched Retired Police Officers Association (REPOA) which seeks to advance welfare of retired police officers.

Representing the Inspector General of Police during the official launch of the association at National Police Headquarters in Lilongwe, Mrs. Barbra Tsiga, Commissioner of Police said MPS is ready to rally behind the group as it serves a benchmark for discipline, togetherness and retirement preparedness.

Homeland Security Minister cautions officers against corruption, misconduct

The Minister of Homeland Security, Hon. Jean Sendeza, MP, has cautioned police officers to refrain from corrupt practices perpetrated in line of their duties, saying the malpractice erodes public confidence.

The Minister made the remarks on the sidelines of her familiarization tour at National Police Headquarters in Lilongwe on Friday, October 7, 2022.