This week, we experienced the sad story of three policemen who died when their cash carrying Wells Fargo van was ambushed, riddled with bullets, and KShs. 22.4 Million in cash stolen.
Like all crimes, this one too could have been prevented.
One prevention tip is to have a separate chase car carrying the cops. This has now been implemented through a directive issued by the internal security Minister John Michuki.
The second prevention tip is to ensure that the cash carrying vehicles are bullet proof. The ill fated Wells Fargo van does not appear to have been bullet proof, although there are a number of security courier companies that have bullet proof vans.
The third prevention tip is to ensure that all persons in the cash carrying vans have bullet proof vests.
And the fourth is to avoid predictability regarding the times when cash is carried around.
Clearly, the thugs were well informed on when the delivery would be made, including the timings and the cash involved.
Someone is obviously not doing his/her job somewhere...and is placing innocent lives at stake.
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
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