Residents Challenged to Support Security Officers for Enhanced Safety
Security authorities in Siaya have issued a strong appeal to residents, urging them to actively partner with law enforcement officers to bolster the fight against rising crime in the county. The call was made by County Commissioner Jim Njoka during a public baraza, where he emphasized that security is a shared responsibility and cannot be achieved by the police alone. He challenged locals to break the culture of silence and report criminal elements living amongst them to the relevant authorities.
The Commissioner’s appeal comes against a backdrop of recent security challenges, including abductions and armed robberies, which have fostered fear among the populace. He assured residents that any information provided would be treated with the utmost confidentiality, aiming to allay fears of victimization for those who come forward. The initiative seeks to foster a collaborative relationship where the community acts as the eyes and ears of the police, making it harder for criminals to operate undetected.
This community-oriented strategy is central to the government’s plan to dismantle criminal networks in the region. By building trust and encouraging cooperation, security agencies hope to gain the actionable intelligence needed to preempt crimes and make precise arrests. The meeting concluded with a unified message: that sustainable peace and security in Siaya will be achieved only when the public and security forces work hand-in-hand to root out the forces of lawlessness.