Ngewa Ward Representative Karungo Thang’wa has appealed to the police to address rising insecurity in the area.
Thang’wa said that cases of crime are escalating in the area and law enforcers need to address them.
Speaking in Miirano village in Ngewa on Tuesday during the burial of a middle aged woman who was brutally murdered by unknown people and her body dumped at a quarry one week ago, the Ward Representative stated that security is deteriorating and urged the Inspector General of Police Joseph Boinnet to intervene.
He said that residents have raised concerns over increasing crime in the area, adding that law enforcers need to up their game and guarantee safety of the people and their property.
Thang’wa said security is the most important area that the government needs to give priority to.
A section of residents said crime is a major challenge in the area, and urged police to increase surveillance.
Jane Kihara, a Miirano village resident said criminals are causing havoc in the area, citing an incident where a bodaboda operator was shot and injured by thugs who were escaping from police.
“Security officials must address rising insecurity so that residents and business people within this area can be assured of their safety,” she said.
James Njuguna, a bodaboda rider at Ngewa shopping centre said that they are afraid of conducting their work at night for fear of being attacked and robbed by goons.
The bodaboda operator appealed to the Kiambu County security officials to intervene and ensure that they have adequate security.