Police launch probe on dreaded gang terrorising Eldoret residents
Police in Eldoret have launched investigations into the activities of a dreaded gang reigning terror in Eldoret town commonly referred to as ‘Koita.’
The gang is said to have more than 30 members and has been extorting money from from traders and sexually harassing women.
Members of the gang had recently threatened a magistrate over a case filed against some of its members in an Eldoret court.
Responding to complaints from Huruma residents, Huruma Member of County Assembly Wakili Kimani Wanjohi accused the county government of failing to prevail upon the gang, claiming that some of its members disguise themselves as employees of the county enforcement department.
“The county government under the leadership of Governor Jonathan Bii must come out clearly on the issue and tell us the strategies that have been put in place to eradicate goons who pose as county enforcement officers,” said Wanjohi.
However, Eldoret Municipal chairman Julius Kitur dismissed the allegations terming them malicious and asked those with information about the gang to report to the police.
“We should not politicize security matters. If there is a leader who has information about the alleged goons, let him report to the police for action to be taken,” he said.
