Nakuru County Commissioner Mohammed Birik has directed law enforcers in the county to intensify patrols and deal with petty criminal acts that are being reported in some parts of the county.
Addressing journalists in his Nakuru office on Wednesday, Birik called on law enforcers to boost security saying that they are the people entrusted with security of Kenyans.
He said the government has put in place enough resources aimed at ensuring safety of citizens.
“Security of citizens is our major concern and responsibility as law enforcers and we must work tirelessly to provide it,” he said.
Birik challenged Nakuru residents to partner and work with the police, stating that it is through partnerships that Nakuru will be made a crime free county.
Meanwhile, the commissioner has lauded police officers in the county who have been leading the crackdown against illicit brewers in the county for their level of discipline.
Birik said the officers conducted themselves in a professional manner during the raids.
The Nakuru commissioner said that though the crackdown on illicit brewers has ended, local leaders will continue to keep close vigil.
He warned residents against engaging in illicit brews and other illegal acts saying the law will catch up with them.