Boinnet assures Kenyans of security during Christmas

 

Inspector General Joseph Boinnet had a lot to say about security in the country as we enter the festive season. While addressing a press conference at Jogoo House yesterday, Boinnet has assured the public that security has been strengthened across the country in all major towns and counties ahead of the Christmas festivities.

Boinnet 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. He further said that 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.

 

 

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.

Speaking on drunk driving, the Kenya Police boss said that persons found driving while drunk will not be spared by the long arm of the law.

“We will not take any chances and commanders in all areas have instructions to ensure maximum security,” he said.

 

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On his part, the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) Director General Francis Meja who accompanied Boinnet warned that public transport vehicles against increasing fares during the festive season saying that those found culpable will lose their licenses.

He reminded PSVs that the arbitrary increase of fares is unjustified and cautioned them against ripping off customers. He further urged all road users to speak out and report cases of arbitrary fare raises, careless driving, overlapping and overloading.

The NTSA Director General said that a total of 2,995 fatalities have been recorded this year on the roads compared to 2,765 fatalities recorded during  the same period last year.

“This is an increase of 8.3 per cent,” he said.

Meja said the month of December so far has recorded a reduction of 19.7% compared to December last year.

 

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