Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome has said Makadara Sub-County Police Commander Timon Odingo will be sanctioned over unauthorized circulation of the terror threat letter.
The inspector general of police said the letter warning of a potential terrorist attack in Nairobi did not originate from his office.
According to IG Koome, the Makadara Police Commander did not receive any instructions as per the chain of command, to author or disseminate the letter.
“As a deterrence measure, administrative action has been taken against the concerned officer,” Koome said.
Moreover, through a statement on Wednesday, December 14, Koome assured members of the public that the country is safe and under strict surveillance by multi-agency security teams.
He further encouraged citizens to continue with their daily businesses without fear but to exercise vigilance.
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“In the spirit of community policing, we call upon the public to remain vigilant and share any security information with the nearest police station or via hotlines 911, 112, 999, and FichuakwaDCI on 0800722203,” he said.
Earlier on, the police IG stated that all the 47 County commanders have been ordered to implement operational plans to secure the country.
Nonetheless, in the said letter, Makadara sub-county police commander Timon Odingo listed areas believed to be targeted by al-Shabaab militants for possible attacks this festive season.
These are, the Presbyterian Guest House and Conference Centre in South C, Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in South B, Nairobi West Mall, Capital Centre, Garden City, and T-Mall.