Police warn miners after two die in collapse
Central East Region Deputy Commissioner of Police Monica Katemba Msongole visited the site and urged safer practices.
Police have warned artisanal miners against unsafe practices after a mine wall collapse killed two people at the Makwenje mining site in Kasungu. Central East Region Deputy Commissioner of Police Monica Katemba Msongole visited the site on Wednesday to assess the situation following the fatal incident.
Msongole expressed condolences to the bereaved families and urged artisanal miners and the public to avoid dangerous mining activities. Her visit was part of a supervisory tour that also included inspections of Mthabua and Chatoloma Police Units and discussions on safety at the Mota-Engil construction site.
At the police units, she interacted with officers and praised their efforts in providing security to rural communities, urging them to maintain discipline and strengthen community policing. She also stressed cooperation with the Mota-Engil construction company for safety and effective traffic management.
Why it mattersTwo miners died in a mine wall collapse at Makwenje mining site in Kasungu.