Boda boda riders in Meru town are expressing concern over the increasing cases of motorcycle theft and the murder of their colleagues.

In the past two weeks, two riders have been killed and approximately eight motorcycles stolen within the town, leading to heightened security concerns.

According to North Imenti Sub-county Police Commander Ezekiel Chepkwony, reports of theft are on the rise, and investigations are underway to arrest the suspects.

To express their anger and frustration, about 100 boda boda riders from Meru town recently invaded a village in Tharaka Nithi in search of a suspect believed to have killed their colleague and stolen a motorcycle.

The riders torched a house during their search.

Meru Boda Boda Association chairman, Charles Thuranira, reported that incidents of motorcycle theft had reduced until three weeks ago when the first fresh case was reported.

He added that most of the cases occur in the evening and the association is working closely with the police to combat the crimes.

The association has also formed an identification association for riders who work at night to enhance safety and ease rescue efforts.

Police Commander Chepkwony advised boda boda riders to be cautious when picking up passengers at night and warned them against ferrying more than two passengers at a time and stopping at unsafe places.

The police are appealing for the public’s assistance in providing information that may help to solve the crimes.