Nakuru Town Matatu Services Chairman Benson Gathango has called on police to deal with criminals whom they claimed cause havoc in matatus and the town in general.
Speaking to the press in Nakuru on Tuesday, Gathango complained that cases of crime especially pick-pocketing are becoming rampant in the town and urged security officers in the town to conduct more patrols so that passengers and Matatu crew could feel safe and protected.
“Safety of passengers and everyone conducting business in the CBD is important for the growth of the county’s economy therefore we need the county government to deploy more force to help curb this unbecoming act,” said Gathango adding that they will work with the police to tame crime in the area.
He urged the county to work out ways that will create job opportunities for the youth since they are being lured into criminal activities due to their idleness.
Gathango observed that many cases of crime involve young people some of whom he claimed are educated, but lack jobs.
The chairman also urged passengers to be careful and report cases of harassment and crime for action to be taken.