The Inspector-General of the National Police Service, Douglas Kanja has summoned top police commanders to Nairobi for discussion over the rising state of criminal gangs in the country.
According to reports, the gangs have in the past days been terrorising residents and are linked to politicians.
Some of them have so far been arrested and prosecuted while the majority remain at large.
Speaking in a high-level meeting, Kanja, once again ordered an immediate and intensified crackdown on criminal gangs across the country, warning senior police commanders against any form of operational negligence.
Kanja directed commanders to adopt efficient and adaptive policing strategies that maximise available resources to maintain law and order for all Kenyans, residents and visitors.
Additionally, the Inspector-General issued a stern warning over the resurgence of criminal gangs, declaring a zero-tolerance approach to laxity in police operations.
“If we let them continue with their activities we are losing it. Let us act now,” he said.
He further reaffirmed the National Police Service’s commitment to public safety, enforcement of the law, and the creation of a secure environment necessary for social and economic prosperity.
