Police and soldiers out in their numbers as JUTC drivers return to work
Members of the security forces were out from
as early as 4 o’clock Wednesday morning (Sept 25) to ensure the safety of JUTC
drivers in the Kingston Metropolitan Transport Region.
Soldier and police officers could be seen
across major corridors searching vehicles and making their presence felt in the
wake of threats against JUTC bus drivers.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Calvin
Allen, who is in charge of the Constabulary’s Public Safety and Traffic
Enforcement Branch, said there were no reported incidents.
He said he gave the management and drivers of
the JUTC the assurance that they would be safe while conducting their duties.
Police officers and private security officers
were placed on JUTC buses Wednesday morning as part of measures to prevent any
possible attack in the wake of threats being made.
JUTC drivers withdrew their services on
Tuesday after a colleague was shot dead in the New Kingston area Monday night.
His killing is believed to be in reprisal for
the stabbing death Monday night of a taxi operator by a JUTC driver. The
incident occurred in the Patrick city area.
