Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen has ordered the immediate transfer of all police officers at Keringet Police Station in Kuresi South, Nakuru County, as part of renewed efforts to combat drug and substance abuse in the area.
Speaking during a public baraza, Murkomen directed that officers who have served at the station for an extended period be transferred.
He also ordered that officers found to be complicit in alcohol abuse be removed from duty, enrolled in rehabilitation programmes, and subjected to disciplinary action.
"All police officers who have been here for a long time and have been drinking will be taken to rehabilitation and disciplined. 20 new police officers will be deployed here," said Murkomen.
He added that a special police unit will be deployed to the area to strengthen enforcement operations.
"We have agreed that a special team will be deployed here to decisively fight and eradicate drugs," he added.
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja said the operation will be led by the Regional Police Commander Samuel Ndanyi.
"I have directed the Rift Valley Region Police Commander to lead the operation until we eradicate drugs here," said the IG while announcing an intensified operation against goons in the country.
The warning was extended to drug traffickers and dealers across the country, with Murkomen saying the government would relentlessly pursue those involved in the illicit trade and cautioned security officers and local administrators against colluding with criminals, warning that they will be dealt with decisively.
He also said the government is seeking a lasting solution to the longstanding land disputes in the area that have led to the use of criminal gangs to conduct land invasions and grabbing.
On the lingering issue of goons, the CS said a crackdown on the same would not just target Nairobi but all major centres across the country.
“We are not making empty threats in the fight against gangs. Yesterday, in Nakuru, at least 20 were arrested; in Busia this week, at least 20 others have been arrested and in Kitale close to 50. In Nairobi, the operation is ongoing, and we shall make sure that the goons menace is dealt with across the country, including those attacking people’s businesses, land, and political gatherings. We shall no longer allow goons to invade political events; everyone has a right to meet regardless of their political inclination,” he added.
On his part, Kanja said he has received direct orders from President William Ruto to deal with the goons’ menace.
“When we start dealing with them, let them not say they were not warned,” the IG warned.
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