As police continue to work long hours in keeping communities safe during the festive season, several business houses and individuals have stepped forward to support officers on duty across the National Capital District (NCD) and Central Province.
The support included food rations, cooked meals, shopping vouchers, Christmas gifts, cash and other essential items provided to police officers deployed under festive season operations.
NCD and Central Provinces Commander, Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police Benjamin Turi, acknowledged contributions from Boroko Foodworld, China Harbour, Elizo Group of Companies, several Chinese business houses, and individual donors who assisted police during this demanding period.
Commander Turi expressed his appreciation, saying the donations boosted morale among officers who sacrificed time with their families to maintain law and order.
“Police cannot work alone to keep communities safe,” he said.
“When business houses and individuals support police, they take ownership of law and order in their communities.”
“They become part of the team working together to protect lives and property.”
He also thanked elected leaders within the command who provided assistance to police operations and noted that some leaders had shown strong and consistent support for law and order throughout the year.
Meanwhile, Commander Turi encouraged other leaders and community members to come forward and support police efforts, stressing that officers are working to protect the very communities that elected their representatives.
As the New Year approaches, police also issued a reminder to families and youths to celebrate responsibly.
He called on residents to avoid destructive behaviour, such as burning tyres, which he described as unsafe and unnecessary.
He also urged people in NCD and Central Province to welcome the New Year in a peaceful and respectful manner.
Furthermore, police say the support from businesses and individuals reflects growing community partnership and recognition of the sacrifices made by officers during one of the busiest and most challenging times of the year.
