Mpongwe District Commissioner, Mwambashi Mwitwa, has expressed concern over the high number of motorbike accidents in the area.
The media reports that Mr Mwitwa says he has since engaged the Zambia Police Service District Command in finding solutions to curb the trend.
He further stated that he will also engage the Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) to conduct mass patrols and sensitisation in the district.
“I am really concerned about these motorbikes because I almost hit one, we need to do something. I have engaged the police on this matter,” he said.
Mr Mwitwa further disclosed that he will engage the traditional leadership in Mpongwe to help address the influx of motorbikes in the area.
“I will also engage her Royal Highness Chiefteness Lesa because it’s not just the motorbikes but also the regular motor vehicles, we need to hold a stakeholders meeting,” indicated Mr Mwitwa.
The District Commissioner was speaking during a Heads of Department Operational Review meeting in Mpongwe this morning.
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