Ruiru police boss Isaac Thuranira have asked premises owners and landlords to rent their houses to people having recorded their full information to eliminate cases where crimes are planned from their premises
Speaking from his office on Tuesday, the officer said that there have been cases where some tenants rent a house and use it to spy on the neighborhood with an aim of carrying out some criminal activities.
“When landlords know about their tenants well enough, then they can note something going on and report them to authorities, and it will be faster and easier for police to trace them if at all they escape” the officer said
The officer also said that for the landlords who work far or do not live in their premises they should employ a trusted caretaker who will in turn know every tenant and the work they do as a way of enhancing security among them.
Thuranira who observed that Nyumba Kumi initiative had effectively worked in some parts of the region also urged the residents to report any form of suspicion in their neighborhood.
“We will continue to provide security to the locals and they should also continue reporting to us any form of crime for us to ensure safety in the area. We will make sure we respond to any call from the public and I promise to work with the residents all through the year,” the officer added