The Murang’a South Sub County security team has introduced a raft of security measures to beef up security in the Kagaa sub-location within Kenol Town.
In the last few months, the area has experienced a surge in incidences of insecurity, including daytime muggings, owing to its proximity to the fast-growing Kenol town.
The area Deputy County Commissioner (DCC), Gitonga Murungi, speaking during a public forum in Kagaa, observed that the local security team had outlined adequate measures to help curb insecurity and make the area crime-free.
Murungi stated that permanent police patrols had been introduced throughout the night until security was restored.
‘Already, we have three teams making continuous patrols in this area and the surrounding areas, like Kenol Town,’ he said.
Three police vehicles would carry out the patrols. And since the residents had indicated that the police officers attached to Kagaa Police Post do not reside in the said post, but in Kenol Town, the DCC reiterated that plans were under
way to ensure that the police officers attached to Kagaa Police Post would reside there to enhance timely response to emergencies.
‘We will also be conducting frequent public forums (barazas) henceforth because it is clear that those committing these crimes are among us, but we turn a blind eye to their crimes by protecting them,’ he noted.
He further noted that a functional police vehicle would be made available for use by Kagaa Police post officers so that they would be able to deliver services to the over 15,000 residents living there.
‘Moreover, we have made recommendations to have the police post expanded to a police station owing to the high population in this area,’ he said.
Additionally, the DCC implored the residents to pass information that would help weed out the criminals.
He assured those who would pass information of confidentiality, as none would be victimised for doing so.
‘We have received complaints that people are hesitant to pass information because of being victimised, but I assure
you that the information you give will be held in confidence and no one will be victimised by the criminals,’ he said.
Talk to us since these criminals are among you and are well known to you, and security starts with you, added Murungi.
Parents were also urged to ensure their children go to school because the majority of the crimes are being committed by young people who ordinarily should be in school.
‘And because these crimes are being committed by children as young as 16 years old, why are they not in school?’ he posed.
Murungi also underscored the need for parents to guide their children by encouraging them to pursue education as the only key to the numerous doors of opportunity available worldwide.
Source : Kenya News Agency