By Rahim Abdul
The Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP) responsible for Operations, Mr. Stain Chaima, has taken a bold stance against corruption within the Malawi Police Service (MPS), sending a strong message to officers that unethical conduct will no longer be tolerated.
Addressing nearly 160 officers from all six policing regions during an interface meeting on traffic management and roadblocks held on November 4, 2025, Chaima declared war on corruption, describing it as a “cancer” eating away at the credibility of the service.
Chaima said the time had come for the police to rebuild public confidence through integrity and professionalism.
“We must remain professional, impartial and accountable to the people we serve. Any officer who engages in corruption will be dealt with accordingly,” he said, warning that disciplinary and legal action awaits those caught in the act.
He expressed deep concern over recurring reports of traffic officers demanding bribes from motorists, saying such behavior undermines the core mandate of ensuring road safety and crime prevention.
“Roadblocks should not be platforms for personal enrichment,” he stressed.
The Deputy Police Chief further emphasized the need for officers to exercise courtesy and respect when dealing with the public, urging them to embrace customer care as an essential component of their work. He also reminded officers to maintain proper uniform standards as part of projecting discipline and professionalism.
In a stern reminder on modern discipline, Chaima warned against the misuse of social media while on duty, saying it distracts officers and contributes to misconduct.
The meeting, which drew participants from the South-West, South-East, Eastern, Central-West, Central-East and Northern regions, served as a call for collective responsibility in restoring public trust in the MPS.
DIGP Chaima concluded by reaffirming that the service remains committed to serving all citizens fairly and impartially, adding that corruption will not find refuge under his watch.
“This is a new era for the Malawi Police Service. Those who choose to tarnish the image of the service will face the full force of the law,”he said.
