Dr. Omollo warned that defilement cases must not be settled through compensation or agreements between families, insisting that all reported cases must be pursued through the courts.
Internal Security and National Administration Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo has directed police officers and local administrators in Yatta, Machakos County, to take action against reported cases of defilement, bhang peddling and illicit alcohol sales.
Dr. Omollo warned that defilement cases must not be settled through compensation or agreements between families, insisting that all reported cases must be pursued through the courts.
Speaking on Saturday, November 14, during the commissioning of Makutano Police Post in Ikombe Ward, the PS said there would be no room for negotiations in cases involving the defilement of minors.
He also urged residents to report individuals involved in the sale of bhang and illicit alcohol, warning police officers and local administrators against taking bribes to protect offenders.
Dr. Omollo said there is no room for negotiations in defilement cases, directing security officers to ensure perpetrators are subjected to the full force of the law.
The newly commissioned police post, located approximately 24 kilometres from Yatta Police Station in Kithimani, is expected to bring security services closer to residents in an area with an estimated population of 40,000.
