Director of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations Mohamed Amin has called upon security heads across the country to ensure round the clock coverage during the upcoming festive season.
According to a statement by the DCI, Amin urged all heads of directorates at DCI headquarters, regional commanders and county criminal investigation officers to plan accordingly for security coverage in their respective areas of command.
According to Amin, criminals are traditionally known to come out in their numbers to interrupt the peace and safety of the citizens, through violent robberies, breaking and all manner of felony during the festivities.
As such, he directed the commanders to mobilize their strengths to ensure that Kenyans were assured of adequate security as they continued with their daily economic ventures & celebratory activities.
Amin made these remarks on Friday at a meeting that preceded the DCI’s end of the year celebrations at the Mazingira Complex.
Also present at the event was the Chairperson of the National Police Service Commission Mr Eliud Kinuthia who was chief guest.
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DCI hold end year celebrations
In his address, Kinuthia commended the DCI under the leadership of Director Amin for its work throughout the year, citing several high-profile cases where the unit was involved.
The Chairman cited, among others, DCI’s involvement in the investigations on the Shakohola mass deaths in Kilifi County.
In addition, Kinuthia highlighted cases where the unit made major crackdowns on notorious criminal cartels.
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According to the chairperson, DCI exhibited firmness and fairness in the execution of their constitutional mandate.
Other leaders present at the event include Amnesty Kenya Executive Director Houghton Irungu and the Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Igonga.
Staff members in the Directorate and guests dined and enjoyed music in the nigh-long event.
Earlier in the day, members of disciplined forces and other stakeholders took part in the commemoration of departed members of the forces.