IRINGA: POLICE Force in Iringa Region said it will deploy police officers to beef up security across the region before, during and after the Christmas and New Year festivals, it has been revealed.
Iringa Regional Police Commander (RPC) Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Julius Mjengi told The TUMBUSI BLOG yesterday during a press briefing on the strategies rolled out to maintain law and order before, during and after the festival period.
He said the police was aware of increased activities during the festival occasions, and that they will be several security concerns including robberies on streets and residential areas.
RPC Mjengi also mentioned burglaries, theft, fraud, pick pocketing, traffic congestion and the unlawful use fire crackers and tires burning, which cause fear, panic and injuries, as issues of public concern.
He said concerning those security concerns, the police will provide law enforcement and traffic management services, hence preventing and detecting crimes, protection of lives and properties.
“Iringa region has three districts including Iringa, kilolo and Mufindi, so we make sure that criminals will not have a place to hide,” he said.
He urged the community members to cooperate with police officers in giving security tips hence strengthen security in the region before, during and after the Christmas and New Year festivals.
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