The unit's officers have been ordered to return all equipment by Thursday this week and report to DCI officers in Nairobi for further directions, according to a memo issued last week. Flying Squad officers serving across the country, apart from those in Nairobi, have been ordered to return all police property in their possession, including handcuffs. Flying Squad officers are mainly used to carry out special duties such raids. Also known as Anti-Motor Vehicle Theft Unit, Flying Squad is among crack units under the DCI. Other special units under DCI include Special Crimes Prevention Unit, Cyber Crime Unit and Criminal Intelligence Unit.

Source: Standard Digital February 04, 2018 21:00 UTC