Private security company uniforms used for terrorism

January 09, 2012

The Kenya Security Industry Association, a group of private security companies that operate in the country, has received credible intelligence that members of Al Shabaab are actively seeking to “steal uniforms of private security companies and pose as private security guards, with the express intention of carrying out terrorist acts.”

The association chairman says companies should make sure to perform proper vetting of new employees and be vigilant to avoid situations where others can access their uniforms. Read more