IG Boinnet Reveals DPP Noordin Haji's New Security Threat

The Inspector General of Police Joseph Boinnet has revealed a new security threat to the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) Noordin Haji following his intensified war on graft.

According to Nation, Boinnet revealed that the police were no longer taking chances with the real threat posed by the corrupt, powerful and often politically connected individuals who had been netted in the war against corruption.

"We are more interested in the criminals, not the officials who are fighting corruption. The criminals in suits, moving round in Prados," Boinnet revealed.

[caption caption="The Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) Noordin Haji"][/caption]

"We know they are very dangerous and we are alive to the risks our officers fighting corruption face. I cannot share that information with the media. Some of these things are best not said," Boinnet was quoted by Nation.

Reports indicated that among the new measures is the numerous security checks for one to access DPP Haji's 19th-floor office at NSSF building.

Equally beefed-up is the security to the Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) George Kinoti and other key detectives leading the investigations.

Although Haji wanted to maintain a low profile when he assumed office and reportedly cut down on the number of security aides around him, security concerns have seen more personnel deployed to guard him.

The renewed multi-agency fight against corruption spearheaded by DPP Haji and DCI Director Kinoti has seen prominent persons including Senior Ministry Officials, Governors and their allies arrested and arraigned in court.

Another measure put in place to ensure a successful war against graft is securing witnesses through the Witness Protection Agency (WPA).

[caption caption="The Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) Noordin Haji in a past event"][/caption]

According to WPA, Public Relations Officer Calvin Oredi, a number of people who are due to testify in various corruption cases were being sheltered in safe houses.

"Yes, we have some witnesses under protection in relation to the (corruption) cases. When the cases pick up, they will testify through our internal mechanisms," Oredi was quoted.

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