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National Commissioner takes international trip ahead of police protest, his Deputy Lydia Dlamini to act as police Chief.

Monday, 17th October, 2022

MBABANE: William Tsintsibala Dlamini, the controversial National Commissioner of Police will not be in office until further notice, Deputy National Commissioner Lydia Dlamini will act on his behalf.

This comes amid tensions within the police service, junior police officers are demanding a salary increment under Phase Two(2), members of the law enforcement agency are expected to march again tomorrow(Tuesday) to demand answers from the Prime Minister after delivering a petition with their grievances last week.

“This notice serves to notify all Formations in the Royal Eswatini Police Service that National Commissioner of Police is not in Office with effect from the 15th October 2022 until further notice. He is on an official trip outside the country. Acting on his behalf is Senior Deputy National Commissioner Ms Lydia S. Dlamini,” reads a memo from National Commissioner’s office.

A questionnaire was sent to the Police Spokesperson Phindile Vilakati, however, she had not responded at the time of compiling this report.

Police officers are expected to march to the Prime Minister’s Office on Tuesday to demand answers regarding their salary increment,after delivering a petition last week.

National Commissioner takes international trip ahead of police protest, his Deputy Lydia Dlamini to act as police Chief.
National Commissioner William Dlamini.