Police officers at work in the past. Police have been asked to hunt and arrest criminals that destroyed security lights in Masimba area Nyaribari Masaba in Kisii County. [Photo/Dennis Chacha]
Residents of Masimba in Nyaribari Masaba Kisii County have raised concern after unknown people destroyed security lights installed in the area.
The residents said the security lights were installed by Kisii County in the area to boost security.
“Criminals destroyed the lights so that they can commit crimes in the dark. Police should be on high alert and intensify security patrols in the area to protect lives of people and their properties,” said Johannes Matoke, a resident.
A trader, Everline Ong’ayo said businesspeople are scared because robbery incidents will increase in the area.
“Gangs will take advantage of the darkness to rob us especially late at night and early in the morning when we wake up to the market. The county government led by Governor James Ongwae should help repair or replace the security lights to enable us to operate our businesses till late,” she noted.
She asked youths not to engage in illegal activities which may lead to arrest.
“A few weeks ago, two armed thugs shot and injured a trader in the area before they stole his money and disappeared into the darkness. Youths should engage in legal activities to avoid police arrests,” she added.
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