Flying Squad unit disbanded, officers moved in restructuring plansDirector of Criminal Investigations, George Kinoti. This marks the end of the Flying Squad Unit and no officer will present himself or herself to the public as such. Also known as Anti-Motor Vehicle Theft Unit, Flying Squad is among crack units under the DCI. The directorate had reverted to its old system of recruiting Flying Squad officers from police stations, targeting those who have served for at least three years. In most cases, Flying Squad officers do not appear in court to give evidence since most of their missions are like those of hit squads.

Source: Standard Digital December 31, 2019 11:59 UTC