Machakos County residents have been assured that security systems have been beefed up and the regions around the county are secure.
The assurance follows alleged circulation of threat messages from unknown sources through the social media that stated there was a planned attack targeting several buildings in Machakos town.
Speaking on Tuesday in Machakos town during a press address, Machakos County Commander Joseph Kaitani assured the residents that the whole county is secure from any attacks disapproving the rumours of a planned attack.
“We have done underground research on the messages circulating on whatsapp and the social media. The threats have no basis. We however assure our residents that they are secure from any attacks,” said Kaitani.
Kaitani further said that the government has increased security personnel near the said target buildings and urged visitors not to be afraid of the region as they are assured of security.
“We want to assure the visitors not to be afraid of visiting our town as we have put in place full security measures. There should not be any panic as our officers are on alert both day and night,” he added.
The residents have been urged to cooperate in ensuring full security by availing any relevant information that may be of help to the police officers.