Although the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) is yet to create those witty and harrowing threads of what might be the highest burst, reports are confirming that police have rescued over 20 children in Nairobi who were either reported missing or stolen.
In an intelligence-led operation between the DCI and the police, the 20 children were rescued and taken to Kayole Police Station. The police are calling on parents and guardians whose children are missing to visit the police station with the National IDs, birth certificates of the kids, and the OB Number of the missing person.
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Police have rescued tens of stolen/missing children in an intelligence lead operation. If your child has been missing, visit Kayole Police Station with your ID, Birth Certificate, and the OB Number you reported with. pic.twitter.com/UtAqdJ6SGi
— Abdulahi Adan (@AbdulahiAdan10) February 19, 2024
URGENT: Police have rescued more than 20 stolen children in an intelligence lead operation. If your child has been missing, go to Kayole Police Station NOW with your ID, the Birth Certificate of the child, and the OB Number you reported with. People who steal children are EVIL! pic.twitter.com/HVROfUjjm3
— Juma G 🇰🇪 (@jumaf3) February 19, 2024
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Authorities in the country say around 6,000 children go missing every year which translates to 18 children disappearing each day. Parents of the missing young ones are helpless not knowing when their children will return and whether they are alive.
Kenya’s Department of Children’s Services says it has taken several steps to combat the disturbing trend. These include intensifying efforts to locate missing children through enhanced collaboration with law enforcement agencies and the public. Yet, despite these efforts, challenges persist.
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