The newly posted Kiambu county commissioner Wilson Wanyanga has vowed to crush outlawed criminal gangs which are believed to be resurfacing in the county.
The new commissioner says that his administration will not tolerate criminal gangs.
Speaking during the Mashujaa day celebrations held at Githunguri stadium on Thursday, the County Commissioner said that investigation on claims that some outlawed groups are resurfacing is already underway.
Mr Wanyanga said that law enforcers will ruthless deal with criminals and urged residents to collaborate with the police on security matters.
“As law enforcers we are not going to tolerate crime in Kiambu and our appeal is to the locals to work with us on our mission to guarantee security” he said.
The new commission also warned politicians against hiring goons to disrupt peace.
He said that police will keenly monitor political campaigns ahead of the coming elections.
“Politicians who are fond of recruiting goons to disrupt peace and cause havoc should know that their days are numbered,” he warned.
Mr Wanyanga stated that he will work closely with the county government to ensure peace and security of the locals.
He also asked local chiefs and administrators to ensure that residents are sensitised on Nyumba Kumi security initiative and other security measures being formulated by the government.
There have been allegations that outlawed militia groups are resurfacing in some parts of the county.
In April this year, Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung’wa alleged that some politicians were using outlawed criminals gangs to cause fear among locals ahead of the 2017 elections.
The Kikuyu MP also alleged that his life was in danger and asked the government for more security.
The MP's claims saw interior CS Joseph Nkaissery hold meeting with top county security officials over the matter and assured lcoals of their security.