PS Omollo orders action on defilement, bhang peddling and illicit alcohol in Yatta

Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration Dr Raymond Omollo issued orders for police and local officials in Yatta to address reports of defilement, bhang peddling, and illicit alcohol sales during the commissioning of a new Makutano Police Post. Dr Omollo emphasized that there would be no room for negotiation in cases of defilement, emphasizing the importance of allowing the court system to handle such matters.

He urged residents to report the presence of banned substances and warned police officers against accepting bribes to protect those who peddle these items. The new police post, situated approximately 24 kilometers from Yatta Police Station, is strategically placed to provide policing services to an estimated 40,000 residents. Dr Omollo expressed gratitude to residents for their contributions towards purchasing the land and acknowledged the support of Yatta MP Hon.

Robert Basil and Yatta NG-CDF for financing the construction. The government aims to establish Yatta South Sub-County by January 2027, with the new sub-county set to offer a range of government services to residents. During a previous meeting with National Government Administration Officers and village elders, Dr Omollo encouraged chiefs, assistant chiefs, and elders to hold regular barazas to address residents' concerns and inform them about government initiatives.

The PS also called for President William Ruto's re-election and Hon. Robert Basil's re-election in 2027, asserting that his support was contingent upon the completion of ongoing development projects. Notable attendees at the commissioning event included Deputy Inspector General of the Kenya Police Service Eliud Lagat, Hon. Robert Basil, and various regional and county administration officials, security officers, and community leaders.