Uasin Gishu county commissioner Abdi Hassan [Photo/the-star.co.ke]Police in Uasin Gishu have enhanced patrols within Eldoret town and other major urban centers even as locals prepare to celebrate Christmas.County Commissioner Abdi Hassan says night patrols have particularly been increased so as to ensure no criminal takes advantage of the festive season to harras and steal from the locals.Speaking in Eldoret on Saturday, Hassan assured Uasin Gishi residents of their safety.He, however, called for a close working relationship with the locals by sharing information that will help in arrest and prosecution of any criminal elements."As much as people will be celebrating we would still want them to be alert and in the event of any suspicious characters they should contact the police for appropriate actions to be taken," Hassan said."... we have a duty to protect citizens and I want to assure everybody within this county that they will be very safe all through the festive season. Patrols have been increased across the county and criminals out to disturb people won't have space," he added. *Is there a newsworthy accident, incident or event happening in Uasin Gishu County that you want Hivisasa to cover? Tell us what is happening by Joining this group, and have it published.* https://chat.whatsapp.com/7GcReSJ5zQQ0Us9eWrEhMI

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