By Maximilla Wafula, Crime Journalist,
The County Diary News
NAIROBI, Kenya
– Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja Kirocho has issued a decisive
statement from the National Police Service (NPS) Headquarters regarding a
"disturbing pattern" of coordinated lawlessness across several
counties. Addressing the nation on April 17, 2026, the Inspector-General
condemned recent attacks on police stations, law enforcement officers, and
critical infrastructure, describing these acts as a direct assault on national
security and public safety. He emphasized that police stations are the bedrock
of emergency response and that any assault on these installations regardless of
perceived justification is an attack on collective freedom that requires
immediate, decisive action to prevent further escalation.
The Inspector-General specifically highlighted a
surge in political violence and thuggery, alleging that certain leaders across
the political divide are using criminal gangs and "goons" to
instigate unrest. He issued a stern warning that the NPS has activated
comprehensive, lawful strategies to bring perpetrators to justice and that no
effort will be spared to hold both the criminals and their enablers
accountable, irrespective of their social status or position. Amidst these
security challenges, the briefing shared positive developments, noting a 5%
reduction in the national crime rate in 2025 compared to 2024. This progress is
attributed to the Service's intensified assault on major threats, including
terrorism, organized criminal networks, cybercrime, and banditry.
On the global stage, the NPS continues to receive
recognition for its leadership in the UN-backed Multinational Security Support
(MSS) mission in Haiti, as well as ongoing peacekeeping contributions in South
Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. To maintain this momentum and
ensure domestic order, the Inspector-General reminded all officers to uphold
the highest standards of professionalism and human rights, ordering that all
patrols, investigations, and arrests remain lawful and proportionate. Citizens
are urged to cooperate with community policing structures, report suspicious
behavior to the nearest security agency, and refrain from vandalism or
extrajudicial punishments to ensure Kenya remains safe and secure.
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