NPS Responds to Standard's Claim Lagat Behind Missing Police CHAN Millions
The Standard claimed the DIG was facing criticism over loss of millions meant for officers deployed during CHAN...
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The National Police Service (NPS) has strongly refuted claims by the Standard Media Group regarding missing funds for police officers deployed during the African Nations Championships (CHAN). The NPS accused the media house of misinformation and personal attacks against Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat.
- The NPS clarified that the number of officers deployed for CHAN security increased from an initial 2,986 to approximately 8,546.
- NPS Spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga condemned Standard's headline, 'Lagat's Fresh Storm,' stating it contained "sensationalist" and "distorted" allegations.
- The NPS warned the Standard Newspaper of potential "civil remedial actions, including legal consequences," over the "unfounded allegations."
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