By BRIAN HATYOKA –
GOVERNMENT has warned of stern action against officers misapplying funds meant for public projects.
Home Affairs Minister Ngosa Simbyakula challenged those in the habit of misapplying public funds to immediately stop.
He was speaking in Kazungula on Friday when he officially commissioned the new Kazungula Police Station constructed at a cost of K684, 306.95.
“The Patriotic Front (PF) Government has continued to finance projects which are spearheaded by the local administration staff countrywide so that the local people’s needs are prioritised and addressed.
“This requires serious commitment and accountability on the part of those responsible for the application of Government funds,” Dr Simbyakula said.
He said Kazungula Police Station was built at great cost and, therefore, there was need to safeguard the infrastructure.
Dr Simbyakula thanked the outgoing Southern Province Commissioner of Police Charity Katanga and her officers for their dedication to duty in the province.
Inspector General of Police Stella Libongani urged Kazungula residents to work closely with the police to fight crime in the area.
Ms Libongani said her office would consider sending more police officers to Kazungula Police Station.
Earlier, Ms Katanga said she was glad to witness the commissioning of Kazungula Police Station as she was involved in the project from the time the contract was awarded.
