While other officers were beating up Kenyans with rods and
batons, one officer opted to adopt a different approach.
In a video doing rounds on social media, Baringo Central
Sub-County Administration Police Commander Ibrahim Abachilla was seen helping
motorists who did not beat the curfew to sanitise as he advised them on the
government’s directive.
Abachilla urged the drivers to plan their trips well to ensure
they are not on the roads between 7pm and 5am.
"Get to your homes and stay inside. Don’t be late again
as the government has announced a curfew,” he said.
He also educated the drivers about Coronavirus and urged
them to practice social distancing.
This, however, was not the case in other parts of the
country where police beat up Kenyans who were not in their houses by 7pm.
In Nairobi, hundreds of commuters were left stranded at bus
stops as no matatus were allowed into the CBD.
Those who managed to get the few matatus that were available
were forced to pay double their usual fare.
On Friday, Inspector General of Police Hillary Mutyambai
asked Kenyans to adhere to the curfew, warning those who will be found outside
that they will be arrested and charged in court.
Mutyambai stated that the conditions of the curfew were very
clear and only persons offering essential services would be allowed to move
during the curfew.
This, he said would be monitored by police as they will put
up a number of roadblocks in all parts of the country.
Those offering essential services will be required to carry
their job IDs and to prove that they are on shift.
“Ensure you are home by 7pm. If you are on nightshift kindly
report before 7pm and leave after 5am.
“This is for your own safety,” he said.
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