Residents of Cheboror, Kesses Sub-County, Uasin Gishu, Eldoret woke up to a startling revelation on Saturday—a new police station had mysteriously appeared in their area. However, what made this discovery even more shocking was that the police station was not established by the authorities but by a private individual.
Collins Leitich, also known as Chepkulei, a resident of Asis Village in Ndugulu Location, took it upon himself to create and operate an unauthorized police base. In a bold and unprecedented move, he went as far as painting the building in official police colors, making it appear like a legitimate security post.
Uncovering the Unauthorized Police Base
According to local authorities, the existence of the unlicensed police station remained undetected for an unknown period. It was only on the morning of March 8 that officers discovered the structure, raising questions about its operation and purpose.
Following the discovery, senior police officials visited the site and immediately took action. Collins Leitich and the owner of the building he had rented for his operations were arrested. Reports confirm that the suspect is currently being held at Kondoo Police Station in Uasin Gishu County as investigations continue.
How the Illegal Station Operated
While it remains unclear how long Collins’ makeshift police post had been in use, reports suggest that he had gone to great lengths to make it appear legitimate. His initiative to set up a police base at Cherus Centre included renting a building, painting it to resemble a government security post, and inscribing its name. However, authorities have not disclosed whether he engaged in any law enforcement activities or if locals had approached him for assistance.
Legal Implications and Community Reactions
The unusual case has left residents in disbelief, with many questioning Collins’ motives. Authorities are now investigating whether there were any fraudulent activities linked to the operation of the fake police station. The police have reiterated that security matters should only be handled by legitimate law enforcement agencies and warned against unauthorized attempts to enforce the law.
As the case unfolds, the incident serves as a stark reminder that security structures must be regulated to prevent such unauthorized actions from misleading the public.
