Gov’t Responds To Establishment of Unauthorized Police Patrol Base
Authorities in Uasin Gishu County stated that inquiries have begun on a civilian’s strange establishment of a police patrol base.
The police report recounts how the man, who hailed from Asis Village in Ndugulu, Uasin Gishu county, misled everyone by building a patrol base.
According to the investigation, the unauthorized camp was set up at the Cherus center in one of the landlord’s buildings.
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A man opened and operated a police post in the Cheboror area, Kesses, Uasin Gishu, without the knowledge of police authorities.
The discovery was made on Saturday by police bosses in the area who visited the facility.
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The investigation also stated that the guy in question painted the building in all police force colors without the knowledge of any senior officials.
Police officials reportedly discovered the unlawful patrol base on Saturday, March 8, at 11 a.m.
The important factors under inquiry include whether the defendant was actively operating the facility and whether the landlord was aware that his building was being used as an unlawful government institution.
According to additional sources, neighbors were tricked into believing they had a police patrol base in the area and were only made aware that it was unlawful when authorities highlighted it on Saturday.
Police patrol stations are generally created in isolated or high-crime locations, serving as strategic outposts for rapid reaction to criminal activity.
Collins Leitich, alias Chepkulei has been arrested for establishing an unauthorised police post (patrol base) in Cherus Centre, Uasin Gishu County 3yrs ago. He's also accused of having added a siren & painted his Probox with Administration Police colours used to arrest victims. pic.twitter.com/sXzdvuJUvq
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Such bases also allow for easier arrests and initial case management before offenders are transported to larger police stations.
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However, the process of establishing a police station is time-consuming and involves multiple parties, including the National Police Service (NPS) leadership.
The NPS and the Inspector General of Police (IGP) must approve the idea following a formal request from area authorities, such as MCAs, county governments, or the general public via petition.
The Ministry of Interior then confirms the decision, providing financing and policy direction.
A feasibility study is then conducted, and once final approval is obtained, land for the station is identified. Construction then begins to build important buildings such as an armory, cells, and offices.
Gov’t Responds To Establishment of Unauthorized Police Patrol Base
