Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has ordered the deployment of additional police officers to Moyale, Marsabit County, to strengthen security amid emerging insecurity in neighbouring Ethiopia.
In a statement issued on Thursday, November 5, the National Police Service (NPS) said Kanja visited Moyale, where he conducted a security assessment and chaired a strategic meeting with regional security officials.
The meeting focused on evaluating the security situation in the area and reviewing measures to protect residents amid developments across the border.
IG Kanja in Moyale, Marsabit County. Photo: Courtesy.
Kanja urged security teams deployed in the region to remain vigilant and ensure the safety of residents and their property.
He also assured Moyale residents that the National Police Service remained committed to maintaining security and preventing possible threats.
The Inspector General called on residents to cooperate with security agencies by providing timely and relevant information to support security operations.
During the visit, Kanja toured a camp hosting displaced families, where he assured them of enhanced security and coordinated humanitarian assistance in collaboration with relief partners.
He was accompanied by Director of Criminal Investigations Mohammed Amin, General Service Unit Commandant Johanna Tonui and Director of Operations Philip Opiyo, alongside Eastern Regional Commissioner Jacob Muganda and other senior security officials.
