North East under siege as crime surges
Friday, May 26, 2023 | 490 Views |
Toyota GD6
No.15 policing District Officer Commanding Senior Superintendent Kabo Badirwang is very much concerned with the new spate of motor vehicle thefts that have particularly targeted the Toyota Hilux GD.6 SUV model as well as the Honda Fit.
In an interview, Badirwang admitted that the current crime wave in his policing district, which includes the entire NED is very worrisome. In his own words, Badirwang says "the crime situation in the district is very worrisome".
Whilst celebrating milestones in inclusivity, with notably P5 billion awarded to vulnerable groups, the report sounds a 'siren' on a dangerous and growing trend: the ballooning use of micro-procurement. That this method, designed for small-scale, efficient purchases, now accounts for a staggering 25% (P8 billion) of total procurement value is not a sign of agility, but a 'red flag'. The PPRA’s warning is unequivocal and must be...