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Man Sets Up Fake Police Patrol Base in Kenya, Authorities Investigate
Man Sets Up Fake Police Patrol Base in Kenya, Authorities Investigate
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While the hero of this article may have aimed to protect the local population, a different story unfolded several years ago in South Africa. A man worked at a... 10.03.2025, Sputnik Africa
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Police in Kenya’s Uasin Gishu County have launched investigations after discovering an illegally established police patrol base in Cherus Centre, Kesses Sub-County, local media reported.The unauthorized station was set up by a man identified as Collins Leitich, alias Chepkulei, without the knowledge or approval of the National Police Service.Leitich painted the building in official police colors, giving the impression of a legitimate security post. Shocked residents, who believed the base was a genuine initiative to enhance security, were surprised to learn of its illegitimacy, according to the reports.Authorities are still trying to determine the suspect’s motive but have assured the public that appropriate action will be taken as investigations continue.
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Man Sets Up Fake Police Patrol Base in Kenya, Authorities Investigate
17:59 10.03.2025 (Updated: 13:07 11.03.2025) Christina Glazkova
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While the hero of this article may have aimed to protect the local population, a different story unfolded several years ago in South Africa. A man worked at a police station for nearly three years without arousing suspicion, even earning a promotion to detective. Eventually, it was discovered that he was, in fact, an escaped convict.
Police in Kenya’s Uasin Gishu County have launched investigations after discovering an illegally established police patrol base in Cherus Centre, Kesses Sub-County, local media reported.
The unauthorized station was set up by a man identified as Collins Leitich, alias Chepkulei, without the knowledge or approval of the National Police Service.
Leitich painted the building in official police colors, giving the impression of a legitimate security post. Shocked residents, who believed the base was a genuine initiative to enhance
security, were surprised to learn of its illegitimacy, according to the reports.
Authorities are still trying to determine the suspect’s motive but have assured the public that appropriate action will be taken as investigations continue.
