Police spokesperson Michael Muchiri has refuted claims that the National Police Service has reached an agreement to pay the Ksh2 million rent arrears for a building in Mwea-West, Kirinyaga County, that was being used as a patrol base.
According to Muchiri, the building was donated by a local resident, now deceased, who gave it to police officers to use to enhance security in the area.
The spokesperson further clarified that the situation regarding the building was complicated, as there was no proper rental agreement between the police and the owner's family.
Muchiri's statement came after Mwea-West villagers were plunged into confusion on Monday, March 24, when they spotted a lorry arriving at the premises to ferry the officers' belongings following their eviction.
