MERU, Kenya – Interior and National Administration CS Kipchumba Murkomen has allayed fears that the operationalisation of the National Government Administration Police Unit (NGAPU) will lead to oppression of wananchi by chiefs and assistant chiefs.
The CS said that National Government Administration Officers (NGAOs) have been extremely exposed and the full operation of the unit will shield the administrators from constant threats.
He explained that the officers from the unit under commandant Charles Mutuma will boost the security of the NGAOs.
“These officers will be attached to the NGAOs. The officers bear the brunt of insecurity, especially in porous areas,” he stated.
Mr Murkomen noted that NGAOs, especially assistant chiefs, chiefs, and Assistant County Commissioners, are under constant threats as they deal with criminals.
“The operationalisation of this unit is meant to address the challenges officers face and does not have an ulterior motive. If you engage chiefs in Elwak, Moyale, Samburu, Tiaty, Mandera, or Isiolo counties, you will understand the difficulties our officers face,” said the CS.
He added that some officers face hostility from the suspects who attack them, while others have had their houses burnt.
The CS spoke just a day after Mr Mutuma was appointed to lead the new unit.
He will be reporting to the DIG-APS Gilbert Masengeli and will be responsible for overseeing the deployment of officers and ensuring they align with the security operations.
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