DIG Lagat orders crackdown on illicit brews and counterfeit goods

**Deputy Inspector General- Kenya Police Service Mr. Eliud Lagat visited Makuyu Police Station.**[Courtesy/NPS]

Police officers have been urged not to relent in the fight against illicit brews and drugs, human tracking and counterfeit products within their jurisdiction.

While directing his officers to sustain the war, Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat reiterated the government’s commitment to ensure the vices blamed for broken families, crime and lawlessness, health risks, unfair competition and loss of government revenue, are eliminated from society.

“I urge you to work as a team and remain steadfast in combating drug and human trafficking, illicit brews and counterfeit products,” Lagat told officers at Makuyu Police Station, Murang’a County, during an impromptu visit on Tuesday.

Two weeks ago, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua claimed the Kenya Kwanza administration had deliberately allowed sale and consumption of illegal and second generation liquor in central region.

Rigathi expressed the concerns after two people were admitted to Kerugoya Referral Hospital after consuming toxic alcohol at Kangai village.

However, Lagat said following sustained surveillance, consumption of illicit brews was not widespread, and that officers have routinely nabbed drugs and counterfeit products in swoops across the county.

While dispensing their duties, the DIG reminded his officers to uphold professionalism, discipline, transparency, and strong community relations in alignment with Article 244 of the Constitution of Kenya.

Earlier, Lagat officially opened the newly constructed Ng'undu and Kamunyonge Police Posts in Kasarani Constituency. The two facilities created by the local NG-CDF will boost the fight against insecurity in the area.

“I assure residents that police officers would be deployed to the new facilities immediately. I commend the area for its relatively low crime rate and urged officers to focus on addressing the remaining minor security issues, particularly land-related fraud,” said the DIG who was accompanied by Nairobi Regional Police Commander George Sedah.

Lagat also acknowledged and appreciated the support of the private sector, specifically the Equity Group Foundation, for furnishing the police posts through a public-private partnership.

Area MP Ronald Karauri reaffirmed his commitment to continued collaboration with the National Police Service in improving security for his constituents.