Langas Residents Decry Increased Insecurity
A section of Langas residents have decried the rise in insecurity cases in the area.
In a meeting presided over by stakeholders of Block 4B, residents complained of increased theft cases recently, resulting in them counting huge losses as well as physical attacks.
They want Uasin Gishu County Commissioner, Eddison Nyale, to deploy more police officers to the area to carry out patrols most especially during the night.
According to Rose Wambui, a Nyumba Kumi initiative representative, the residents promised cohesiveness in the effort to eradicate the menace in the area.
“Everyone desires a conducive environment to reside in and insecurity has deterred us from comfort in our homes and business areas. I appreciate Block 4B residents for having agreed to raise the alarm immediately after they hear of or suspect theft happening close to them,” she said.
The rise in theft cases has been linked to the continuous consumption of illicit brews and drugs consumed by the youths. Village elders want the area OCPD and the OCS to issue a go-ahead for them to help in the fishing out of illicit brewers and drug dealers.
“Our children are losing their self-worth at a very fast rate because of the illicit brews and drugs. As parents, it is really sad to watch our kids becoming useless because of the effects of drugs and illicit alcohol. We are volunteering to work hand in hand with the police to ensure that we scrutinize and wipe out business people who benefit from these illegal trading activities,” added Wambui.
John Mwaura, a village elder, called out on the area MCA to ensure that street lights are installed in the area to assist in the eradication of theft. He complained of the reluctance of police officers to help them in arresting perpetrators citing that the county commissioner should replace the area OCPD and OCS in case there is no change.
“Security lights act as a strong deterrent against criminal activities because they enhance visibility hence facilitating better surveillance of the area. The neglect by the administrators here is annoying and I suggest the deployment of other administrators who can deliver,” said Mwaura.
The residents also demanded public participation during the issuance of bar licenses to identify the most suitable locations for bars and also to keep track of the quality of alcohol being sold.
Landlords have been advised to keep track of all their tenants, most especially in the student residential areas while students have also been urged to settle in their rooms early.
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