ZANZIBAR, Feb. 26 -- THE government of Zanzibar plans to spend over 79bn/- on the construction of 698 police stations nationwide as part of a strategy to strengthen the safety of citizens and their property.

The announcement was made by Deputy Minister for Home Affairs, Ayoub Mohammed Mahmoud, during his inspection tour of police station construction projects in Zanzibar. He said the decision was made after the Government recognized the need to bring police services closer to the people in order to enhance efficiency in maintaining security and protection.

He explained that national assessments indicate the country requires a total of 3,900 police stations. However, as a starting point, the Government has prioritized the construction of...