Nairobi County Police chief Benson Kibue Sunday warned boda boda riders involved in crime that they would be gunned down.
He said some were armed and never hesitated to shoot at police officers and urged them to surrender their firearms.
“They acquired the guns illegally. We will not take action against those who willingly surrender them. We will not expose them too,” he said.
Mr Kibue was speaking during a service at ACK St Gertrude’s Church in Kasarani Sunday.
“Some of these riders are operating with impunity. They have caused terror in residential areas,” Mr Kibue said.
He added that the criminals were using their ability to speed off after committing a robbery or murder to evade police.
“They should know that they are carrying death certificates as long as they have the illegal guns,” he added.
Many of the recent robberies in Nairobi, especially in upmarket areas, have been blamed on criminals riding motorbikes.
Some of the most affected areas are Kasarani, Parklands, Karen, Lang’ata and many parts of Eastlands.
Mr Kibue was also critical of civil rights organisations.
“We will not surrender to their pressure. We must get those guns if we don’t want Nairobi and surrounding areas to be ruled by criminals,” he said.
He urged boda boda riders to work within the hours stipulated by the National Transport and Safety Authority.
 
Courtesy Nation Media Group