MASWA, March 9 -- RULING CCMs Secretary for Ideology, Publicity and Training, Kenani Kihongosi, has urged citizens to respect the countrys security forces, noting that they have sworn to protect the nation even at the cost of their lives.

Mr Kihongosi made the remarks while addressing residents of Shishiyu Ward in Maswa District, Simiyu Region, during his official working visit to the Lake Zone.

He said that every citizen has a responsibility to respect security personnel, who play a critical role in protecting the public, patrolling communities and safeguarding lives. “We all have a duty to respect our security forces. For instance, when shops close at 7:00 pm, who protects them, is it you or the police?” he asked.

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