Officer In-charge for Balaka Police Station Phillip Dinala has reaffirmed his commitment to tighten security around Toleza Farm.
He made said this during the security engagement with Toleza Farm Management as well as his familiarisation tour within Balaka Police Station jurisdiction.
The Officer In-charge said Toleza Farm is a protected area hence the need to tighten security to avoid land encroachment, theft of cattle and farm produce.
Dinala further told the management to alert the farm’s sorrounding villages to stop encroachment, describing it as a warning to those who are fond of encroaching the farm thereby stealing cattle, farm produce and cutting down trees without the knowledge of the management.
On his part, Toleza Farm Team Leader Mikundi Kambwiri commended Balaka Police Station Officer In-charge and team for the timely intervention to make sure that the farm is protected from encroachment, theft of cattle, farm produce and cutting down trees without the farm’s knowledge.
He therefore promised to work hand in hand with Police so that security around the farm is tighten.
Security Manager for Toleza Farm, Abilu Kananji said he will be joining Police in conducting Day and Night Patrols to enhance security around the farm.
After visiting Toleza Farm, the Officer In-charge proceeded to Kachenga Police Unit where he lectured officers at the formation and commended them for the hard working spirit in making sure that the area is free from crime.
At the Police Unit, the Officer In-charge urged the officers to work hand in hand with community leaders inorder to enhance security around Kachenga area and pledged total support.
While visiting to Traditional Authority Kachenga where the OC paid a courtesy call and introduced himself to the chief and discussed security issues around the area, the OC promised to work hand in hand with the chief so that the security is tightened, revamping and establishing community policing forums and structures.
Speaking on the sideline of the courtesy call, Traditional Authority Kachenga hailed the Officer In-charge for the visit which he said will help in strengthening security around his area.
