MP wants insurance for police officers

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Peter Mutharika

Member of Parliament (MP) for Mchinji North East, Alex Chitete has asked government to introduce insurance for police officers who die while on duty.

Speaking in Parliament on Thursday, Chitete said he made the plea because crime rate has increased and police officers are being killed while on duty.

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“Although the situation on the ground is worsening we need to consider providing the insurance for our police officers in so doing it will help the deceased families in future,” said Chitete.

In response, Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security, Jean Kalilani said that it is a good idea but asked to be given more time to look into the matter.

She further said that government through her ministry is making sure that there is security in the country and that the welfare of the police officers is improved.

Blantyre Rural East MP Susan Ndalama also asked the minister of home affairs and internal security to deploy additional police personnel and to construct staff houses at Ngumbe Malawi houses police unit.