Intelligence reports reveal how criminal gangs evade arrest after Nairobi residents
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Criminal gangs migrating from Nairobi City County to neighbouring counties according to intelligence reports
Criminal gangs migrating from Nairobi City County to neighbouring counties according to intelligence reports.
In response to intelligence inputs on the migration of criminals from Nairobi County, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has declared a special operation in Tala Town, Machakos County.
Speaking to reporters on a visit to the town, the CS disclosed that as a result of the stepped-up security measures, criminal groups operating at Eastlands residents in Nairobi were escaping to nearby communities.
The CS indicated that the officers in Tala were briefed on the migrations and had already crafted a plan to flush out the criminals.
He went on to say that the recent upsurge in criminal activity in the town of Machakos County had also influenced their intelligence reports on the migration.
Additionally, he expressed that the police would be more vigilant to ensure that the gangs do not migrate to other towns before the operation is conducted.
“Law enforcement agencies in Machakos County are directed to roll back the rising cases of drug peddling, sale and consumption of narcotic drugs and shisha, and child pornography in the environs of Tala in Matungulu Sub-County.
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“Some of the criminal gangs terrorising the Nairobi Eastlands, according to credible intelligence are using suburbs of Tala Township to plan their crimes and to debrief. The crackdown shall proceed alongside the nationwide programme to rid the country of illicit brews, narcotic drugs and substance abuse,” he stated.
On the other hand, the CS maintained that the ongoing operation on drug abuse was bearing fruits with thousands of illegal companies shut down.
Kindiki added that more establishments would be closed in the coming weeks even as police turn their focus on bars operating near schools and residential areas.
“Countrywide, 4,800 alcoholic outlets operating within the prohibited proximity to basic learning institutions have been closed and licenses revoked. Over 9,500 unlicensed alcoholic drinks selling premises have been shut and 12 distilleries of toxic brews destroyed to disable further production.
“All licenses of manufacturers and distillers of second-generation alcoholic drinks remain suspended and production prohibited until the completion of ongoing security and compliance vetting is concluded by the end of this month,” he added.
Likewise, Kindiki also called on Kenyans to support the initiative adding that the government operation was aimed at protecting lives.
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