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Ndirande Police recovers 8 motor vehicles, suspect arrested

Police in Ndirande, Blantyre have recovered 8 motor vehicles and arrested Vincent Banda,25, who is suspected to have stolen the motor vehicles in a collateral syndicate.

The suspect in the month of April hired two vehicles belonging to Tinkhani Benjamin aged 34 on self drive.

In the first two weeks, he honoured the payment and later could not be traced prompting Tinkhani to report the matter to Ndirande Police Station.

MPS applauds WITA, AGA-Africa for law enforcement equipment

MPS applauds WITA, AGA-Africa for law enforcement equipment

The Malawi Police Service (MPS) has applauded the Wildlife Investigators Training Alliance (WITA) and Attorney General Alliance-Africa (AGA-Africa) for the timely donation of law enforcement equipment to the Service which will enhance the fight against transnational crimes.

IG's wife applauds Lunzu women welfare

On February 11, 2022 wife to the Inspector General of Malawi Police Service, Mai Jacqueline Kainja visited Lunzu Police Unit and appreciated the cordial relationship among women welfare members at the police unit 

During her speech, Mai IG encouraged the grouping to continue the spirit of working together to uplift further the services of the grouping. 

She said "love must be the centre of all our deeds. Prayer among women is key". 

Mai IG, took time to hear some views and requests from the women to deliver directly to the Inspector General.

Malawi Police celebrates 100th Anniversary

Malawi Police Service on November 30 2021 commemorated its 100th Anniversary.

The event was presided over by His Excellency the State President Dr Lazarus Chakwera and it was held at the National Police Headquarters in Area 30, Lilongwe.

The President said there is a need to equip the police with adequate resources to ensure effective and efficient policing. He also said it is the responsibility of every Malawian to help the police rebuild its image.

“I am Inspector General for everybody,” IGP Luhanga declares

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mr. Richard Luhanga has urged officers in the Malawi Police Service (MPS)  to embrace teamwork, performance and discipline, as the cornerstone of effective policing. 

He made the remarks at National Police Headquarters, Area 30 in Lilongwe during his maiden Management meeting on October 14, 2025 attended by Commissioners and Deputy Commissioners from all the six policing regions countrywide.

The Heads of Branch at National Police Headquarters also participated in the meeting, held under the theme “Dancing to a Leadership Challenge.”