[Nyamira County Police Commander Titus Karur. Photo/Nation]Rogue boda boda riders operating in Nyamira County will be arrested and prosecuted, Nyamira County Police Commander Titus Karur has said.
On Monday, Karur said some riders are pretending to be ferrying passengers but ends up robbing customers especially at night.
"Riders have turned to be criminals especially at night. We will not allow pretenders to operate. Members of the public should avoid boarding on any motorbike for their safety purposes," he said.
He said that police will intensify patrols at night in West Mugirango, North Mugirango and in Borabu areas where cases of riders stealing from customers have been reported.
"Residents in Borabu, West and North Mugirango have raised concern over increased cases of riders robbing them at night. We are investigating the claims to bring the suspects into book," he said.
Karur urged members of the public to volunteer crucial information to police to help in arresting and prosecuting the culprits.
"We will not disclose anyone who will give us information about any suspect. We will treat such information with high level of integrity and confidential," he assured.