Tete governor challenges police to capture kidnappers of Albinos

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Tete governor challenges police to capture kidnappers of Albinos

1:13 CAT | 18 May 2016

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The provincial governor of the central Mozambican province of Tete, Paulo Auade, on Tuesday, challenged the police to capture those responsible for the kidnapping of children with albinism.

The governor made this call during a meeting at his office with senior police officers to mark the 41st anniversary of the creation of the Mozambican police force (PRM).

Auade added that he also recommended the purification of police ranks through the exemplary punishment of corrupt police officers that tarnish the image of the service. He added, “we call for measures that will discourage bribery, extortion, and illicit payments from citizens. These are crimes that threaten public order and tranquillity”.

The governor also lamented that armed attacks endanger and discourage foreign direct investment and delay the social and economic development in both the province of Tete and the country in general.

This was a clear reference to the country’s main opposition party, Renamo, which operates an illegal militia responsible for a string of murderous attacks in the centre of the country.

Among the other issues addressed by the governor were the need for increased police training and for more liaison between the police and local communities.

Crimes against albinos for their body parts have continued despite the successful arrest and prosecution of offenders. The body parts of albinos are believed to possess magical properties and are used in black magic ceremonies.

Source: AIM