An internal directive has exposed lack of leadership and sabotage within the National Intelligence Service over widespread unauthorized absenteeism among officers and agents. The agency is downing tools in protest of poor leadership silently . Only Cables can confidently reveal .
According to the notice, some personnel with the Spy agency have reportedly been absent from duty for weeks or even months without valid authorization or explanation.
The National Intelligence Service Management has described the trend as a serious breach of discipline that undermines operational effectiveness and warned that offenders could face disciplinary measures, including dismissal.
Supervisors have also been instructed to closely monitor attendance and submit daily reports, with accountability measures extending to officers who fail to report absenteeism.
Cables have on numerous occasions reported how compromised the intelligence body is to the extent that officers fabricate reports to misinform the head of state .
The internal memo has exposed further how difficult it would be for the Mutharika’s government to combat sensitive issues if those who are tasked to be the watchers fail to report for duties for months without authorization, posing a threat to his government operations.