Machinga district police women welfare on Sunday donated assorted items worth K400, 000 to the needy in the district as one way of supporting them.

In an interview spouse to the Officer In-Charge for Machinga Police Station, Agnes Maganga, said they thought of assisting the needy surrounding their policing area after noting that they were experiencing difficulties to earn their living.

“We have come to realize that people surrounding our policing area have numerous challenges such as lack of basic needs.

“Therefore, we thought it wise as police women welfare to assist them so that they can have something to rely on while they are taking part in developmental activities which can contribute to the development of their respective areas as well as the district,” said Maganga.

In his speech Senior Chief Kapoloma whose subjects benefited from the support said the gesture shown by the women police is an indication of a reformed police.

10 households received assorted items including packets of sugar, blankets, 20 – litre pails, and 50 kilograms of maize, all worth K400, 000.