Police arrested 34 people in South C Estate on Monday night as part of an operation targeting illegal immigrants and terror suspects in Nairobi.
The operation, which is an extension of a similar crackdown in Eastleigh, aims to flush out armed criminals and terror suspects in the city. According to Nairobi County deputy police Commandant Moses Ombati, those arrested in South C did not have the necessary documents to support their stay in the country.
Mr. Ombati stated that the arrested individuals were taken to Kasarani, where they will be vetted, and those deemed deportable will be sent back to their countries of origin after due process. The operation involves a joint effort between the General Service Unit, Administration Police, and regular police.
Context and Response ¶
Administration Police spokesperson Masoud Munyi emphasized that the operation, dubbed Operation Usalama Watch, targets individuals suspected of involvement in crime, regardless of their community or background. He urged Kenyans to support the crackdown and cooperate with security forces to ensure public safety.
Mr. Munyi denied allegations that police officers were taking bribes and harassing residents during the operation, describing these claims as false accusations aimed at tarnishing the police force's image.
Consequences and Next Steps ¶
The police operation will continue in other city estates, with the goal of ensuring the country's safety. Although the police did not disclose their next target, they assured the public that security measures are in place to protect citizens during the Easter festivities, including the deployment of an additional 3,000 police officers.
The recovered account cited reporting by Nation.
