Station commander ready to clean house
Since he first reported for duty at the Boksburg North SAPS in May, Col Sam Makama appears to have successfully implemented his plan of action.
Boasting 27 years of experience in the SAPS and time served as the Crime Prevention Head at the Benoni Police Station, Makama is more than ready to effectively combat crime within his precinct.
During his first seven month reign at the police station, four Boksburg North police officers were arrested for drug-related crimes and also bribery allegations.
“I have chosen to make an example of those members and by rooting them out, I have seen a drastic change within the station,” says Makama.
It appears that the strategy to take out the bad police officers is not his only strategy, but has, during his time at the precinct, been a priority.
While many station commanders are ready to manage and monitor the other officers, Makama has shown that he is ready to lift up his sleeves and get dirty.
In July, the Advertiser reported that Makama, together with the help of other detectives and uniformed members of the Boksburg North SAPS, chased down two suspects linked to a robbery.
Recently Makama also awarded those SAPS members who proved their commitment and dedication to making a difference in the area.
“By awarding officers in this way, it not only shows appreciation, but is also a motivation for healthy competition between the officers,” says Makama.
“This is an initiative to recognise hard workers and, hopefully, this will pick up the morale of the other police officers.”
The colonel says he has many strategies in place to combat the more prevalent crimes, and he believes that if these strategies do not work after implementation, then he will devise other strategies that will bear fruit.
To you Mr Sam Makama congradulation for your hard work.My comment is about the behaviour of some investigators at Boksburg North police,i will mentioned one of them constable Mosehla who was investigating my complain agains three suspects case number is 394/11/13.My case was handled by the rude police officer who told me to go and find the witnesses to my surprised is when she started to call me in names like stranger,suspect while iam the complainant.Last December last year she(Mosehla)was busy asking me to buy artime for her through whatsapp messages but she never updated me about the above mentioned case number until today.I really lost my hope in that constable maybe the media only who can assist in my matter.
With my regard i will appreciate your interverntion in this matter.
I thank you.