Murkomen orders crackdown on armed gangs terrorising Ruiru residents

During a security tour of Ruiru Sub-County, Murkomen directed police commanders to move decisively against the gangs and restore security in troubled residential estates.

He warned that the government would no longer tolerate lawlessness that has left residents living in fear.

Accompanied by senior security officials, including DCI Director Mohamed Amin and Deputy Inspectors General Eliud Lagat and Gilbert Masengeli, Murkomen toured the affected estates to assess reported cases of land encroachment.

The CS began with an inspection of disputed parcels of land that have become flashpoints for violence.

He later chaired an emergency security briefing, directing police to exercise their full constitutional powers to remove illegal occupants from Two Rivers Crescent and Imani Estates in Mukuyu, Ruiru.

"I have directed the Inspector General of Police to ensure that all goons are removed from Two Rivers Crescent and Imani Estates. Umesikia bwana OCS? Hiyo inakushinda? All of you police officers must find and establish those who are using firearms here to cause chaos. If they are licensed gun holders, due process should be followed immediately to withdraw those licences. And a list of genuine title holders should be forwarded to the OCS for action and protection. We will ensure that everyone is protected and the law is followed,” said Murkomen.

Kenya Police Service DIG, Eliud Lagat, added, “I want to urge all of you to provide us with vital information that will help us serve you better. Security starts with you. We should be at the forefront of ensuring this area is safe, and ours will be to offer the necessary security support."

DCI Mohamed Amin on his part said, “The government and the security organs are not going to allow any lawlessness and those goons. We will not give space to those criminals and gangs. We will deal with them as NPS."

Murkomen's warning extended beyond the criminal gangs to police officers suspected of colluding with land cartels, cautioning that any officer found culpable would face disciplinary action.

To reinforce security, the Interior CS announced increased police deployments across the densely populated constituency and an additional patrol vehicle for Ruiru Police Station.