Police in Eldoret have arrested a group of 10 youth suspected of harassing members of the business community and the entire public in the Town and its outskirts, demanding money by force.

The County Police Commander (CPC), Benjamin Mwanthi, pointed out that the suspects were arrested following reports from members of the public that there was a group of suspected people armed with pangas and other crude weapons, threatening the lives of the business operators.

He noted that the security officers continue to be vigilant in promoting safety and curbing individuals involved in insecurity cases across the county.

‘Yesterday we got a report from the business community, who complained of harassment from a group of youth. We conducted an operation, and we were able to arrest over 10 people who were involved, and they are currently being held for questioning pending arraignment in court,’ he said.

He further called on the business people to report any individual who is tormenting or has an intention of extorting
money from them to go ahead and report the matter to the nearest police station, county government enforcement, or NGAO.

The CPC additionally warned the public against an emerging trend where scammers posing as agents of overseas employment opportunities lure unsuspecting people, especially graduates seeking employment, but in return end up robbed of their valuables like computers, phones, and others.

He recalled for an incident where a nurse trainee in Eldoret was lured by scammers who obtained her contact information from social media. They convinced her to apply for a job outside the country but withheld her application overnight due to system failure. Later, they stole seven laptops from the trainee and friends.

‘We’ve encountered a particular case from a trainee nurse who was contacted by the scammers through Facebook and lured into believing that he could help her apply for nursing jobs abroad. He went ahead and convinced the student to bring the laptop for the application to take place. The suspects
continued with their tricks, where they complained the laptop was not meeting the specifications for the application,’ he explained.

‘They ordered the trainee to bring other laptops, and the trainee ended up bringing 7 laptops of different models. The suspects finally led their client to an unknown place, where they stayed overnight until the next day, when the trainee was freed. We are still investigating the matter to bring the suspects to book,’ added Mwanthi.

Source: Kenya News Agency

WINDHOEK: Newly-appointed Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, on Friday announced that the daily memorial services at the residence of late President Hage Geingob will no longer be conducted at his house.

As of Monday, the daily devotions and memorial services will happen at the Sam Nujoma Stadium in Katutura. The venue of the final official memorial service will still be announced.

Theofelus was speaking at the Government Information Centre during the daily media briefing on the funeral of the late Geingob, who died last Sunday. She also said that the official memorial service and burial of Geingob will happen between 23 February and 24 February 2024.

She further added that Geingob’s body will lay in State in Windhoek and will not be taken to the regions. She however said that there shall be official regional memorial services leading up to the official main memorial service.

‘The services will be coordinated between the central government and governors’ offices,’ Theofe
lus said.

Logistical information will be communicated at a later stage, she added.

Source: Namibia Press Agency