Inspector General of Police Joseph Boinnet has directed County Commanders across the country to ensure security is tightened in video parlours and other public places where the ongoing FIFA World Cup is being viewed.
He tasked them with ensuring that the clubs, restaurants and video parlours comply with security measures announced after the month-long global tournament kicked off.
As part of the security arrangements, all prospective patrons are to be frisked at entrances before being granted admission.
In addition, surveillance is to be increased around all places which are airing the tournament.
In a statement, Boinnet explained that the arrangements were meant to guarantee the safety of fans, club owners and their respective patrons.
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"The measures are aimed at ensuring that football fans are protected from all types of security risks that include terrorism and other hazards. All club owners and their patrons are requested to co-operate with the Police as it is in the interest of their customers," the statement read in part.
The directive comes barely three days after a Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) researcher was shot dead by thugs who attacked a restaurant showing the World Cup in Kisumu.
Peter Odada Sumba died on Sunday morning at the Aga Khan hospital where he was being treated after sustaining gunshot wounds on the leg and stomach.
A group of six thugs stormed New Rainbow Restaurant at around 11:30 pm and asked everyone to lie down.
They made away with Sh2,000 and a 32-inch TV set after shooting Odada and another reveller.
[caption caption="Peter Odada Sumba who was shot while watching the World Cup in Kisumu on 15/06/2018"]
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