The newly formed National Government Administration Police New Commandant Appointed to Lead National Government Administration Police Unit (NGAPU) is now fully activated. This is after the appointment of Charles Mutuma as the commandant of the new unit.
The unit which was launched in February earlier this year is mandated to support national government administrators- including chiefs and assistant chiefs – in executing their security functions at the grassroots level.
These include fighting sexual and gender-based violence, conducting high risk operations, the war against illicit brews and narcotics, arresting offenders, conducting high risk operations, enhancing community safety and curbing the activities of outlawed gangs.
The unit will take a lead in enforcing national policies, laws, and regulations in collaboration with other government agencies. It will also play a fundamental role in conflict resolution and peace building initiatives, particularly in areas affected by intercommunal clashes, boundary and land disputes as well as resource-based conflicts
The unit comprises of officers drawn from the Administration Police Service (APS) and established under the authority of the inspector General of Police with the aim of bridging the police gap between at the community level and providing wananchi with a reassuring presence.
Written By Kelly Were.
