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.”
