Police have warned Kenyans against sharing clips showing a wave of crime across the country without verifying the dates and location.
Speaking to the press, Central DCIO Jason Mworia noted that such acts glorified criminals and in turn created a state of panic and trepidation among Kenyans.
He added that Kenyans ought to perform their due diligence before sharing such clips.
"When we circulate them, we are glorifying the criminals. You can send it to an individual police officer, or a small group to check but let us not send it before you confirm what it is," he stated.
Regarding the security crisis, the detective affirmed that the country had returned to normalcy. He, however, called on criminals still operating in the Central Business District (CBD) to either desist from committing crimes or else end up behind bars.
He added that police officers had joined their counterparts from the General Service Unit (GSU) and the Rapid Deployment Unit (RDU) in a bid to curb the increasing spate of crime.
"The town is secure. Those who want to test the capability of the police, please be warned that we are equal to the task."
He attributed the stability of the country to the influx of police in the streets and environs.
"The officers you see in uniform, I can tell you without fear or contradiction, that we have double the personnel in civilian attire."
Over the recent past, Kenyans online have shared several videos indicating cases of muggings in busy streets.
However, the National Police Service (NPS) has debunked several clips, pointing out that some originated from other countries while others were vintage videos.
