Don’t engage in criminal activities, Kondele OCS urges students
By Geoffrey Kasera
Don’t engage in criminal activities, Kondele OCS urges students
The Officer Commanding Station at
Kondele Police Station in Kisumu has issued a stern warning to students
engaging in criminal activities during this April holiday.
The OCS Daniel Ogechi has vowed that
offenders will be treated as criminals rather than students.
“I urge all students who are now at home
for the April holiday to relax, stay with their families, and assist their
parents with domestic chores. If anyone is tempted to engage in crime, once we
find you, we will not treat you as a student but as any other criminal,” he
says.
The OCS has revealed that crime rates
in the area spike whenever schools close, with students sometimes committing
petty offenses and serious crimes such as phone snatching, which often results
in victims being stabbed or struck with blunt objects.
“From past experiences, we’ve
observed that when schools close, young criminals—some of whom we strongly
believe are students—emerge. They engage in petty theft and serious crimes,
snatching phones from pedestrians and, in the process, injuring victims by
hitting them with blunt objects or stabbing them,” he adds.
The police Officer notes that these
crimes typically occur in the early morning hours and late in the evening.
He therefore urges parents to
monitor their children’s whereabouts, emphasizing that students should be at
home resting from rigorous academic work or assisting with household chores
rather than engaging in crime.
“Parents, kindly ensure you know
where your children are at all times, especially during the early morning and
evening hours when these crimes often happen. It is unfortunate when a student
who should be at home is instead found committing a crime. Students, focus on
your studies and lay a strong foundation for your future by excelling in academics,”
he further says.
He reassures the within the area of
their safety, affirming that security agencies—including the police officers ,
Nyumba Kumi, chiefs, and community policing teams—are on high alert to handle
any threats to peace and stability.
“We are fully prepared to deal with
any incidents that threaten peace and tranquility in this area. I urge
residents to report any suspicious activity, and we will respond swiftly,” he
says.
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