A group of boda boda operators from Nyamira County are accusing police of complicity over rise in crime targeted at them
The motorbike taxi operators at Nyabonge region now want police officers from the area to start night patrols in a bid to curb rising insecurity.
Speaking to Hivisasa.com on Thursday, the operators claimed that a number of them have been injured in the past one month by armed criminal who steal money from them.
They accused Marani OCPD Mr Bernard Kimwele of ignoring their complaints despite reporting a number of incidents on several occasions. They accuse some officers of being involved in the crimes.
“This area is no longer safe for us at night. It is common sense that we should work up to 8 PM but that cannot happen because criminals are targeting us. They are executing the crime with impunity despite us reporting the incidents to the police,” said Samson Ogari.
“Police are doing absolutely nothing to combat these criminal activities. I really suspect that some of them are behind it because nothing has been done despite reporting to Marani Police Station,” said Wycliffe Onditi.
The operators threatened to demonstrate if their plight is not addressed within a week’s time. They said the police officers in this area should be investigated.
“We are giving the OCPD and his team a week to respond to our plea or else we will do something. He must arrest those who have been involved,” Mr. Onditi said.
Marani OCPD confirmed having received reports on separate incidents of robbery but reiterated that his officers were investigating the incidents and would soon make arrests