Lari Sub County police commander Alfred Makoma has directed Public Service Vehicles (PSV) owners and operators to put in place security measures for their passengers.
Speaking to news reporters at Lari town on Thursday, Makoma said that its mandatory for all PSVs to put in place security strategies aimed at improving security.
He observed that most PSVs have not adhered to security directives issued by the government concerning matters of safety.
“PSV owners and operators must invest in security of their passengers,” he said, adding that cases of vehicles being carjacked have gone up.
He said that with security scares being experienced in some parts of the country, PSV owners a must invest in proper screening.
Makoma further directed other sector including owners of hotels, pubs, guest houses and hostels to also put in place appropriate security measures.
The commander noted that security of Kenyans must be taken care off adding that the government will continue to implement all measures as directed.
At the same time, the commander encouraged the public to share infrmati9on with the police so as to fight criminals.
He said that most of the time police depend on information from eye witnesses hence the need for good relation between the public and the police.