CP Hamduni warns vigilantes against lawlessness

Mwanza Regional Commissioner Salum Hamduni has urged community vigilante groups in Kwimba District to improve cooperation with police and avoid taking the law into their own hands. The groups are also being encouraged to assist with public awareness regarding El Niño and local security concerns.
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Effective community policing is essential for maintaining local stability and public safety in regions where formal law enforcement resources may be stretched.
MWANZA: MWANZA Regional Commissioner, Commissioner of Police (CP) Salum Hamduni has urged community vigilante groups in Kwimba District to strengthen cooperation with other security agencies in combating crime, raising awareness about El Niño precautions and ensuring that children attend school.
CP Hamduni made the call yesterday while addressing Sanjo forum in Kwimba District, Mwanza Region. He stressed the importance of maintaining peace and security to enable residents to participate fully in development activities.
He called on the groups to work closely with the Police Force to address security concerns and urged residents to provide accurate information about criminal activities to facilitate appropriate action.
“The community vigilante groups are required to cooperate with the Police Force in resolving security issues, and citizens should support them by providing accurate information about crime,” CP Hamduni said.
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