Busia County Commissioner Calls on Residents to Report Criminal Suspects
The Busia County Commissioner, Mr. John Ondego, has issued a strong appeal to residents, urging them to actively report individuals involved in criminal activities to security agencies. The call was made during a public security meeting where the CC emphasized that community cooperation is the most effective weapon in the fight against rising crime. He stressed that security begins with citizens themselves and that a collective effort is needed to flush out criminals hiding within the community.
Mr. Ondego specifically urged residents not to harbor or protect criminal suspects, warning that doing so makes them accomplices to crimes such as theft, mob justice, and the brewing of illicit alcohol. He assured the public that any information provided would be treated with the strictest confidentiality to protect informants from any potential victimization. The Commissioner’s appeal is part of a broader strategy to strengthen community policing initiatives and rebuild trust between locals and the police force.
The meeting also served as a platform to address specific security concerns, including cross-border crime and the infiltration of illegal firearms. The County Commissioner directed all local Assistant Chiefs to compile and submit a list of all known criminals in their areas of jurisdiction to aid in planned security operations. This renewed push for public collaboration aims to create a hostile environment for lawbreakers and restore a lasting sense of safety and order in Busia County.