Zambia Police Deputy IG visits Northern Province

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By Lusaka Times — Lusaka Times

Zambia Police Deputy IG visits Northern Province
The Zambia Police Service remains steadfast in its pursuit of institutional reform and operational transparency, according to Deputy Inspector General for Administration Charity Munganga. During her official tour of the Northern Province, the Deputy Inspector General engaged with local command structures, emphasizing that maintaining public trust requires strict adherence to professional standards, unwavering integrity, and absolute accountability. Her visit comes at a crucial time when the police service is undertaking internal restructuring aimed at improving service delivery and strengthening community policing partnerships across the country. Addressing officers in the region, Munganga underscored that law enforcement personnel must operate within the confines of the law while upholding human rights and constitutional freedoms, noting that public confidence is the cornerstone of effective policing. Local stakeholders and civil society observers in the Northern Province have welcomed the high-level visit, viewing it as a positive step toward bridging the gap between national police leadership and provincial operations. Observers noted that frequent inspections by senior command help address logistical challenges, boost morale among frontline officers, and ensure uniform enforcement of police protocols across both urban centers and remote districts. During her engagements, the Deputy IG also addressed logistical and administrative constraints faced by personnel on the ground, assuring them that headquarters is working to resolve resource bottlenecks. She urged officers to remain resilient and dedicated to their core mandate of maintaining law and order, particularly as the nation prepares for future civic and democratic milestones that require heightened vigilance and neutrality from security wings. The tour is part of a broader national initiative by the Zambia Police Service command to inspect provincial establishments, assess operational readiness, and inst