IG promises security during festive season

When the festive season  starts alot of businesses raise their prices and the most affected sector is usually the transport system as people travel to upcountry and other areas to celebrate christmas with their loved ones.

Well the Inspector General of police Joseph Boinnet has promised the travellers  and entire public that security has been strengthened across the country as the season begins

According to the IG,  places including worship areas, bus parks, malls, hotels and other places  where people visit during the festivities are well guarded with assured security.

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The police officers will be visible everywhere across the country to ensure Christmas ends without any interruptions as the officers assure the public of their security.

“Government has taken stringent measures to ensure that people are safe as they make merry. Security officers will conduct regular patrols,” Bonnet said.

He  further added saying, security has been improved in all major towns and counties ahead of the Christmas festivities.

The IG who was speaking during a press conference at Jogoo House, where he addressed the issue of drunk driving saying  they will not be spared by the long arm of the law.

“We will not take any chances and commanders in all areas have instructions to ensure maximum security,” he added

At the same time director general of NTSA Francis Meja who accompanied Bonnet warned that public transport vehicles found increasing fares will lose their licenses.

He reminded PSVs that the arbitrary increase of fares is unjustified and cautioned them against ripping off customers.

Meja urged all road users to speak out and report cases of arbitrary fare raises, careless driving, overlapping and overloading.

The director general said a total of 2,995 fatalities have been recorded this year on the roads compared to 2,765 fatalities recorded in the same period last year.

“This is an increase of 8.3 per cent,” he said.

Meja said the month of December so far has recorded a reduction of 19.7 per cent when compared to December last year.

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