Speaker Okode: Orengo resignation claims are false
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The post appeared on a Facebook page purportedly owned by Patrick Tito, the Principal Assistant to the Deputy Inspector General of the Kenya Police Service.
The circulating post claimed that the office of the Deputy Inspector General had raised concerns over poor integration of officers.
It further alleged that there was an imbalance in personnel numbers and directed the submission of names of former APs and KPS officers to facilitate redistribution.
"The National Police Service, through the office of Deputy Inspector General, has noted with a lot of concern that the majority of stations under different commands have to this date not integrated well with former APs in stations," the fake post reads.
"We are committed to offering the best service countrywide," it added.
In a statement released Saturday, NPS clarified that the message is false and did not originate from the DIG's office.
“We wish to advise the public to disregard the false information circulating on social media…The National Police Service remains committed to delivering the best service to all Kenyans,” the statement reads in part.
The service also urged Kenyans to verify information through official communication channels to avoid falling victim to misinformation.
Impersonation of a public officer under the National Police Service Act, 2011, is punishable by up to Sh1 million or 10 years in prison.
In the past, several individuals have been arrested and charged with forgery or impersonation.
Other charges include publication of false information under the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, 2018, which carries a penalty of up to Sh5 million or 10 years’ imprisonment.
Identity theft and electronic impersonation under cybercrime laws attract fines of up to Sh 200,000 or three years’ imprisonment.
