Tutume policing area: A crime haven
Friday, January 20, 2023 | 820 Views |
Tutume
The village has been under siege as it registered about seven cases ranging from drowning, missing persons, murder and suicide in a period of two weeks.
Some people blame the government for failing villagers as they believe that Tutume police station is under-resourced which is an obstacle in tackling the escalating crime rate.
When claims of such gravity are made, especially by a sitting Assistant Minister they cannot be brushed aside, delayed, or treated as routine political noise. Even the Ombudsman has confirmed receipt of a report from a political party and a review of these complaints is now underway. That is a necessary first step. But it is only the beginning. The seriousness of the allegations demands urgency, transparency and clarity. The public is entitled to...