Inspector General of Police Japeth Koome has ordered action taken against the striking health workers over being public nuisance in their protests against the government.
Koome in a statement has said the striking doctors have become a public nuisance, blowing whistles and vuvuzelas and causing discomfort to patients in hospitals and the general public.
“The medics continue to engage in demonstrations without notifying the Police. Yet, we have information that non-medics with the intention to cause havoc and terror to the public intend to join the ongoing processions, a move that poses a threat to public safety and security,” read part of the statement.
He however directed police commanders to deal with such situations firmly and decisively in accordance with the law.
” We wish to caution all doctors to refrain from infringing on the rights of others while demonstrating, and that their efforts to disrupt smooth operations of hospitals will not be tolerated,” said Koome.