Plan to attack police in Quinga administrative post uncovered

When the police arrived at the Quinga administrative post in the Liúpo district, Nampula, a citizen who called himself a traditional leader (regulo) and his followers fled the area, fearing they would be taken to jail.

The situation caused other people from the neighborhoods who supported this leader to abandon their homes and seek refuge in the forests.

However, on March 3, 2025, 11 individuals organized themselves with machetes with the intention of attacking the police officers stationed at the post, who were ensuring the safety of the local innocent population.

According to information gathered, those planning the action intended to take advantage of the departure of the UIR (Rapid Intervention Unit) from the region.

The meeting where the action was planned took place around 7 PM, but they were unable to carry out their objective that day and decided to postpone it for another time.

However, due to the increased activity in the area, a neighbor or a well-meaning citizen from the location of the meeting called a friend to inform them of what was happening in the neighborhood, and the information spread.

This is how the police became aware of their plans before they could act and reported it to the district command, which deployed additional reinforcements.

Meanwhile, the police force on the ground, based on the information obtained, has intensified patrols and investigations to restore normalcy to the area.

Additionally, the population is receiving weekly lectures, twice a week, aimed at steering them away from acts of vandalism. (BP)