BY NED GAGAHE

Minister of Police, National Security and Correctional Services (MPNSCS) Jimson Tanangada has called on communities across the country to strengthen responsibility and work closely with police to curb the rise of viral youth street-fighting videos circulating on social media.

Speaking during the Prime Minister’s press conference on Friday November 28, 2025, Minister Tanangada responded to a question regarding the growing trend of teenagers engaging in street confrontations filmed and shared online.

The Minister said the behaviour is unacceptable and must not be tolerated.

He highlighted the Government’s existing Community Policing Programme, stressing that it is designed for communities to take ownership of law-and-order issues at the local level.

“The first line of responsibility we want to see is that communities take ownership—ensuring that our people, including young people, abide by the law,” Tanangada said.

He added that many communities already have their own bylaws under the programme, and the Ministry takes such rules seriously.

Tanangada said he has instructed officers from both the Ministry and the RSIPF to strengthen community policing operations and address the issue with urgency.

“We call on community leaders to take responsibility and ensure such behaviour does not happen in our communities,” he said.

The Minister noted that young people often misuse social media for attention, leading to activities that compromise safety and community harmony.

“As far as I am concerned, I do not want to see this continue. We appeal that we must put a stop to it,” he emphasized.

Tanangada said the RSIPF will take the necessary measures to prevent the spread of such activities and maintain peace and order in all communities.

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