This archive report was first published on 24 October 2019.
On Wednesday night, a group of angry boda boda operators stormed Thika Police Station in response to the murder of one of their colleagues at Gatitu junction, Thika.
According to eyewitnesses, the police were informed of the incident in a timely manner but failed to respond promptly, allowing the thugs to kill the boda boda operator and steal his motorbike.
Mr. Gabriel Kinuthia, a boda boda operator, expressed his frustration with the police's delayed response, stating, "The police were informed in time but they dilly-dallied and the thugs got enough time to kill one of us. They also stole his motorbike."
Another boda boda operator, Vincent Kamotho, echoed similar sentiments, saying that Thika town was becoming a haven for thugs and that the police needed to work together with Nyumba Kumi leaders to enhance security.
"Police should assist in dealing with this issue once and for all. As we talk, things are not so good for us," Kamotho added.
Thika town has seen a significant upsurge in crime over the past two weeks, with the murder of Emanuel Weyusia, brother to Mary Kilobi, being a recent incident.
