Inspector General Richard Luhanga says the Malawi Police Service is committed to protecting people with albinism and other vulnerable groups after recent reports of abduction and grave desecration.

Speaking at Police Headquarters in Lilongwe during a meeting with the Association of People Living with Albinism (Apam), Luhanga said investigators are working on cases from Mulanje and Dowa districts and will publish findings soon.

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“We are making progress on the cases and will publicise our findings shortly,” he said.

Apam president Young Muhamba said the meeting produced practical steps, including mapping the homes of people with albinism, strengthening community policing and working with the Ministry of Local Government to protect graves.

“We will intensify awareness and educate members that it is also their responsibility to stay safe,” Muhamba said.

Apam plans to request a meeting with President Peter Mutharika to press for stronger national protections.

Minister of Gender, Children, Disability and Social Welfare Mary Navicha said the ministry is implementing interventions to enhance security, strengthen the administration of justice and empower persons with albinism.

“We will hold a high‑level engagement with stakeholders to draw a roadmap to deal with these attacks once and for all,” she said.

Luhanga warned against false narratives that can create panic and erode trust in law enforcement, while reaffirming the police commitment to protect vulnerable citizens.

 Attacks on people with albinism have persisted for years, leaving some dead and others mutilated. Apam estimates the population of people with albinism in Malawi at around 10 000.