Kisumu — Nyanza Regional Commissioner Zipora Mworoa has referred to as on the residents of the set to actively take half as witnesses in courtroom to advantage fight the escalating insecurity in the house.
Mworoa emphasised that the absence of witnesses has led to criminals escaping justice, as instances frequently crumple without testimony. “A case can only proceed to court if there is a witness,” she talked about, highlighting the principal role of neighborhood involvement in the justice device.
She pointed out that many in all probability witnesses are reluctant to advance forward, making it challenging for prosecutors to explain their instances effectively. “We have seen witnesses, who were present at the scene of the crime, refusing to take a stand in court,” she illustrious.
The Commissioner expressed enlighten that cops frequently face public accusations of collusion when criminals are released due to the inability of gaze testimony. “It is high time we sensitize the public about the criminal justice system,” Mworoa added.
“If no witnesses are presented in court, you will continue seeing these suspects roaming freely in the villages,” she warned.
Mworoa made these remarks during the inauguration of the Kolenyo OCS dwelling of job, constructed with funding from the Seme Nationwide Authorities Constituency Construction Fund (NG-CDF). She informed neighborhood contributors to advance forward and testify in instances the set they’ve firsthand information.
“The decline in criminal cases will only occur if suspects are brought to court and charged accordingly,” she talked about. She reiterated that ongoing crime will continue to attract public blame towards the police if suspects are released due to the absence of witnesses.
Seme MP Hon. James Nyikal echoed Mworoa’s sentiments, expressing frustration over the frequent free up of suspects. “I was properly guided when I made a similar inquiry about why these suspects are still with us after being taken to court,” he acknowledged.
Nyikal encouraged the public to cooperate with law enforcement authorities, in particular the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) officers explain in Seme. “In the event of a criminal case, help them by volunteering information and presenting it in court,” he informed.
He concluded by stating that public complaints against the police would possibly perchance silent pause, as their efforts to fight crime are hindered by an absence of neighborhood enhance.
