Why Governor Natembeya’s security detail was withdrawn; CS Murkomen
Murkomen has linked the withdrawal of security officers assigned to Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya to concerns over planned violence
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has linked the withdrawal of security officers assigned to Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya to concerns over planned violence and the misuse of firearms by police officers working with criminal elements.
Speaking on Wednesday, November 26, Murkomen defended the move by the National Police Service, stating that such actions are necessary to prevent potential crises involving VIP protection officers.
“There have been cases where police officers attached to VIPs have misused their firearms. Therefore, any security measure taken by the National Police Service is aimed at preventing a crisis. If a police officer attached to a VIP is working with goons, the first thing is to take them away before even we deal with the said goons,” Murkomen explained.
The CS emphasized that police officers remain servants of the National Police Service regardless of their assignment to VIPs, and should not be drawn into the personal agendas of those they protect.
“Another thing, if an officer is attached to a VIP, it doesn’t make them part and parcel of the VIP’s ideologies, campaigns or criminal plans. You need to know that at any one time, you remain an officer of the National Police Service,” he stated.
Murkomen revealed that the withdrawal was specifically connected to intelligence about planned violent activities and allegations that some officers had been collaborating with criminal gangs.
“So, if there are people who have been withdrawn, it must be in relation to planned violence and the fact that some of these officers have been found to be working with goons,” he said.
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The Cabinet Secretary warned that the affected officers face serious consequences beyond mere withdrawal from their assignments.
“It’s not enough that they have been withdrawn; disciplinary action will be taken against them, and if the charges are proven, they will be relieved of their responsibilities, lose their jobs,” Murkomen added.
The security detail assigned to guard Governor Natembeya’s residence and accompany him during his movements was recalled early Wednesday morning.
Responding to the development, Natembeya has characterized the action as politically driven intimidation from the highest levels of government.
The governor told local media that he holds the President responsible for the decision, which he claims was made without any explanation provided to him.
“I personally blame the President for this because this is a decision made at a very high level, and I know it’s a plan to intimidate me. I have not received any explanation to this effect, and I find it very irresponsible of the government to take away my security,” he said.
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