Inspector General Joseph Boinnet has assured the public that security has been strengthened across the country as the Christmas festivities begin.
He said that police have intensified patrols in places of worship, bus parks, malls, hotels and other places frequented by people as they commemorate the key holiday in the Christian calendar. The IG said that police officers will be visible everywhere across the country to ensure Christmas ends without any interruptions as the officers assure the public of their security.
“Government has taken stringent measures to ensure that people are safe as they make merry. Security officers will conduct regular patrols,” Bonnet said. He said security has been improved in all major towns and counties ahead of the Christmas festivities.
The IG who was addressing a press conference at Jogoo House yesterday said persons found driving while drunk will not be spared by the long arm of the law. Boinnet said some terror groups might want to take advantage of the season to attack people but police commanders in all counties have been instructed to beef up security in all areas.
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“We will not take any chances and commanders in all areas have instructions to ensure maximum security,” he said. At the same time director general of NTSA Francis Meja who accompanied Bonnet warned that public transport vehicles found increasing fares will lose their licenses.
He reminded PSVs that the arbitrary increase of fares is unjustified and cautioned them against ripping off customers.
Meja urged all road users to speak out and report cases of arbitrary fare raises, careless driving, overlapping and overloading.