DCI boss urges united effort to empower youth against radicalisation and terrorism
The DCI boss also expressed concern on emerging issues such as gender-based violence, drugs and community land disputes in Wajir County, which he said were major threats to peace and security.
The Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Mohamed Amin, has called on all stakeholders to work together in empowering young people to fight against radicalisation and terrorism.
Speaking at Sabunley Secondary School in Wajir town, where he inaugurated a new perimeter wall, Mohamed emphasised that addressing the socioeconomic challenges faced by youth in Wajir County and across the country is crucial to reducing their vulnerability to radicalisation.
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"The government, local leaders, religious leaders, parents and teachers must all combine efforts to empower the youth through education, vocational training and economic opportunities that help to address the underlying factor," said the DCI boss.
He said youth needed to be guided, supported and inspired against all odds.
Mohamed lauded the Wajir community and the county security team for their collaboration, which he said reduced terror attacks in the region.
He called for continued efforts on vigilance and effective community engagement on counter terrorism.
The DCI boss also expressed concern on emerging issues such as gender-based violence, drugs and community land disputes in Wajir County, which he said were major threats to peace and security.
"Let's jointly confront instances where the alternative justice system (Maslah) was undermining the eradication of GBV and the rights of victims; together we must uphold the rule of the law," he said.
On land disputes, he emphasised the need to find lasting solutions to address their root causes to prevent further escalation in Wajir County.
Parents appreciated the DCI boss, who is an alumnus of the school, for sponsoring the perimeter wall project.
They said the initiative will help with the safety of the school and will further avert threats posed by potential land grabbers.
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