[PHOTOS] RDU officers deployed in Nairobi to eradicate crime

Police officers were on Monday deployed to improve security in Nairobi following increased cases of muggings and stabbings.

The Rapidf Deployment Unit(RDU) officers were spotted patroling the city in Nairobi CBD and downtown areas.

This is part of the various policy interventions that were approved during the last week’s Cabinet meeting chaired by President William Ruto.

Last week, the Cabinet approved deployment of specialised units from the GSU and RDU to eradicate surging crime.

“In response to the security concern, Cabinet sanctioned upscaling of security surveillance to deter crime and sanctioned swift and decisive action to deal with all those perpetrating crimes,” a statement from the Office of the President reads.

"Following the reorganisation of Nairobi County Security command, there are the deployment of additional specialised police units drawn from the General Service Unit and the Rapid Deployment Unit."

The National Police Service had released a list of crime hotspots in Nairobi, warning the public to avoid them.