Sunday 7 December 2014

9 Mw Police Officers Die in Car Accident

9 Mw Police Officers Die in Car Accident


A tragic accident has claimed 9 lives of police officers in Balaka district at Chiyendausiku 2.

The fatal road accident involving Malawi Police Service Officers happened on 6th December 2014 at Chiyendausiku 2 in Balaka District, involving motor vehicle registration MP 2252 Toyota Land cruiser where nine (9) officers died in the course of duty.

The police officers were part of the convoy of President Mutharika who in the day inaugurated Traditional Authority Kapoloma in Machinga district.

The nine officers have been identified as;

1. Senior Superintendent Kasowanjete
2. Inspector Namizinga
3. Sub-Inspector Mhango
4. Driver Sergeant Gondwe
5. Sergeant Njikho
6. Sergeant Mulenga
7. Constable Chimenya
8. Constable Sekelani Chilenje and
9. Constable Triza Mphande

Meanwhile President and Government have extended deepest condolences to the families of the victims of this fatal accident, the Inspector General of the Malawi Police Service, all Police Officers and Civilian Staff and the nation.


In a press statement, Kondwani Nankhumwa, M.P.  Minister of Information, Tourism and Culture says “Government pledges its support in this trying time to the bereaved families.”

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