By Jones Gadama
Member of Parliament for Thyolo Thava and DPP National Director of Women, Mary Navicha, has expressed disappointment and concern over the slow response by the police to act on a suspect who deflated a vehicle belonging to a DPP Member of Parliament for Zomba Malosa at Parliament.
Speaking in Blantyre during a Public Affairs Committee all-inclusive stakeholders’ conference on triggers to electoral disputes, Navicha commended the Inspector General of Police, Mrs. Merlylin Yolam, for being a woman in a leadership position but expressed dismay that the police had not taken adequate action against the suspect.
“I am happy to have a woman as Inspector General of Police and Speaker of Parliament, but they have not helped their fellow woman who was subjected to trauma at Parliament,” Navicha said, adding that, “The suspect who was arrested by the police was released barely after thirty minutes and was boasting that he went to police just to have a cup of coffee and the police couldn’t keep him in a cooler.”
Navicha’s concerns highlight the need for the police to take allegations of criminal conduct seriously and ensure that suspects are held accountable for their actions.
The incident has raised questions about the safety and security of Members of Parliament and the need for the police to take proactive measures to prevent such incidents in the future.
In response to Navicha’s concerns, the Inspector General of Police, Mrs. Yolam, clarified that the police had arrested three suspects in connection with the incident and that their cases are still in court.
“We take these matters seriously and are committed to ensuring that justice is served,” Yolam said.
The incident has sparked debate about the security of Parliament and the need for stricter measures to prevent such incidents in the future.
As the police continue to investigate the matter, it remains to be seen how the case will unfold and what actions will be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The conference, which brought together stakeholders from various sectors, provided a platform for discussions on electoral disputes and the role of the police in maintaining law and order.
Navicha’s concerns added a personal perspective to the discussion, highlighting the need for the police to be proactive in addressing incidents of criminal conduct.
As the matter is still in court, it is expected that the police will continue to investigate and gather evidence to ensure that justice is served.
The outcome of the case will likely have implications for the security of Parliament and the measures that will be put in place to prevent similar incidents in the future.
