The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has dismissed reports that top police chiefs were trapped in a helicopter by angry residents in Angata Barrikoi, Narok County.
In a statement on Tuesday, April 29, the DCI flagged a widely circulated image alleging that Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and DCI Director Amin Mohamed were forced to remain in their chopper for over an hour during a visit to the troubled region.
The DCI downplayed the claims, urging the public to be wary of misinformation.
The officials’ visit to Angata Barrikoi was part of a planned security operation to assess and address escalating insecurity in the region.
Following the visit, Kanja ordered the immediate reassignment of senior officers in the troubled area.
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Additionally, he instructed Amin to recall the area’s DCI officer and appoint a replacement without delay.
He also directed the transfer of the General Service Unit (GSU) commander, emphasizing the need for new leadership to help calm the situation.
Kanja reassured the community that investigations into the deaths of protestors and the reported assault on police officers are ongoing.
“All those found responsible police or civilians will be held individually accountable,” he said.
In an update on Monday, April 28, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen assured residents that the government is taking every necessary step to restore peace in the area.
He said efforts to restore peace in the area will continue throughout the night.
"We have done everything possible to reinforce the security in that area, and we will continue doing so over the night because we understand that the situation is still volatile," he said.
Murkomen reiterated the government's commitment to safeguarding lives and property in the area, urging residents to remain calm and avoid taking matters into their own hands.
He also addressed claims that the clashes were brought about by an attempt to grab a piece of land, assuring citizens that such wouldn't happen under the serving administration.
"We want to assure our citizens from that area that no one, under this administration, will be able to take away even an inch of any of our citizens' property.
"Therefore, there is no need for them to take the law into their own hands because the government exists to provide security for citizens and their property," he added.
