Following the shocking burning of the Mawego Police Station, the National Police Service (NPS) has decided to transfer all the police officers from that station to the nearby Kendu Bay Police Station.
On Thursday, July 3, the Mawego Police Station was completely destroyed by fire. This happened after angry youths, carrying the body of the late teacher and social media influencer Albert Ojwang, stormed the station demanding justice. In their anger, they set the police station ablaze.
The police are currently investigating what caused the fire, with some reports suggesting that the station might be closed down permanently.
A senior Nairobi Police Officer, who spoke anonymously to Citizen TV, said that discussions are underway with the local community to decide if they still want the police station in their area.
After these talks, the National Police Service will release an official statement on the future of the post. The officer explained that the decision rests with the community itself — whether they want to keep a police presence there or not.
If the community agrees to rebuild the police station, the officer mentioned that the costs might be borne by the local residents themselves.
“The review is ongoing to decide if the community still needs a police presence. If they feel it is important, rebuilding the station might happen, but the expenses will likely be the responsibility of the community,” the officer told the media.
The fire left the police station in ruins. What remains are burnt police huts, a police vehicle destroyed by fire, and some damaged houses near the station. These remain as clear signs of the destruction caused by the Thursday blaze.
While the police continue their investigations, political leaders from Homa Bay have come out strongly to support the local community. Governor Gladys Wanga defended the residents, denying that the youths from Mawego were responsible for the arson.
During Albert Ojwang’s burial, Wanga rejected claims that linked the local youths to the burning of the police station.
On the other hand, Homa Bay Member of Parliament George Kaluma accused outsiders of being behind the attack. He claimed that “goons” brought from Nairobi were the ones who torched the Mawego Police Station.
“Our students from Mawego and across the country did not burn the station. These students have lived peacefully alongside the police station for many years, even after the tragic death of our son Albert Ojwang,” Kaluma said.
This incident has raised many questions about the future of police services in the area and the relationship between the community and law enforcement.
The National Police Service and local leaders are now working to find a peaceful solution that respects the wishes of the people of Mawego.
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