Govt Mulling Issuance of Firearms to Chiefs to Aid in War Against Banditry CapitalFMKenya: Kenya
Speaking on the floor of Senate while answering questions, CS Kindiki stated that this will help govt in the initiative and also enable the chiefs to protect themselves.
"This is so they can support police officers in tracking livestock and protecting themselves from armed criminals," Kindiki said.He said two chiefs in Samburu and Vihiga have been killed in the ongoing clashes. While answering questions by Senator, the CS explained that following the 24-hour notice for residents to leave the targeted areas, most of the bandits took advantage of the situation to mingle with the crowd.
"Areas that were being used as hideouts by bandits in Baringo, Laikipia, Samburu, Turkana, West Pokot and Elgeyo Marakwet counties have been cleared and dominated by security forces. Those bandits will never get to access those areas again.""There are still gaps, and we are going to seal those gaps. We will stay there for as long as it takes. We are on course, and we will win the war," he stated.
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