Police, NTSA officers deployed on major highways ahead of school reopening

Multi-agency teams drawn from the National Police Service (NPS) and the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) have been deployed along major highways countrywide to man traffic ahead of school reopening..

Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome, in a statement issued on Saturday, announced that the officers had been dispatched following traffic witnessed nationwide as a result of the heavy rains pounding the country.

IG Koome urged motorists to collaborate with the officers, adding that the move comes days before schools reopen for the second term next week hence traffic is expected to increase.

“Primary and secondary schools are due for re-opening next week during the rainy season. The ongoing heavy rains and floods being experienced in the country have not only claimed lives but also rendered some roads and rivers impassable,” stated Koome.

“Similarly, it is expected that road traffic, both human and vehicular, will be very heavy next week. While police and NTSA officers have been deployed along the major highways, we call upon all motorists to cooperate with the law enforcement Officers to improve our service delivery.”

The Police IG consequently implored road users to exercise caution as they also adhere to traffic safety rules.

“In the best interest of children that will be travelling back to school, and for the safety of the general public, the National Police Service would like to caution all motorists and boda boda riders to be extra vigilant on the roads, and strictly comply with traffic regulations and rules,” he said.