The national Police Service has released a list of crime prone areas in Nairobi as the war on criminal gangs and robbery continues.

In a statement today, The inspector General of police Japhet Koome, urged members of the public to be careful in the listed areas or avoid them totally if possible.

The areas are:

Thika highway; along the Drive-In flyover to KCA, KCA underpass and Total exit.

Globe Cinema and Kipande road.

ABC Place and Kangemi along Waiyaki Way.

Parts of CBD including River Road, Archives, Kirinyaga road and Fig Tree.

The criminal gangs have been targeting everyone without discrimination, businesses as well as residential areas.

Nps also shared some tips to help the public deal with the criminals, such as being  aware of their surroundings, taking note of parked cars, and individuals loitering around them and to avoid walking alone in the darkness.

Other measures include avoiding usage of mobile phones while walking in the streets, leaving laptops and tablets in the office if possible and to avoid carrying ATM cards unnecessarily.

Car owners have also been advised to make sure the doors are well locked and to take note of suspicious cars following them.

Residents have been advised on installing CCTV cameras and security fences.

Incase of an attack, members of the public have been advised to cooperate inorder to prevent injuries or even murder.

All emergency calls should be directed to Nairobi area police control on 0203556771.