The Director of Criminal Investigations, Mohammed Amin, has
reminded detectives of the persistent global threat terrorism poses to
nations, emphasizing that addressing it requires a united effort.
He stressed the importance of law enforcement agencies
collaborating closely to safeguard communities and mitigate the devastating
impact of terrorism.
“Its impact cuts across the globe and needs to be approached
through a unified effort. We have to defeat it,” he said.
Speaking at the closing ceremony of the Counter Terrorism
Senior Investigators Course held at the KCC Leadership Centre in Karen,
Nairobi, Amin highlighted that the knowledge and skills gained by participants
would significantly enhance the precision and efficiency of terrorism-related
investigations.
The two-week course, attended by 14 officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations’ Anti-Terrorism Police Unit (ATPU), focused on equipping participants with advanced leadership skills and investigative expertise tailored to combating terrorism.
The training aimed to strengthen their capacity to tackle complex
terror cases effectively.
The United Kingdom High Commissioner to Kenya, Neil Wigan, urged the course participants to apply their newly acquired skills to counter terrorism within the country.
Wigan commended the
DCI for its collaboration with the United Kingdom in bolstering law enforcement
efforts.
The event was also graced by the presence of the Director
ATPU, Said Kiprotich, Course Director, Detective Superintendent Luke Marks,
Training Director, Mark Lawson, among others.
Police have been pushing for more training sessions for
detectives involved in counter terrorism operations as part of efforts to
contain the menace.
Kenya has been a victim of terrorism on many occasions, and
the threats of the same remain high.
This has negatively impacted businesses in the country and
left many dead and others with serious injuries.
Somalia’s al Shabaab group remain the main terror group that
targets Kenya.
Kenya shares a porous border with Somalia, where the terror
gangs use for their mission.
