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Shoot-to-kill order issued on armed bandits
Guns that were returned by Pokot warriors during a function at Kacheliba. DC John Ondego issued a shoot-to-kill order in Marakwet, one of the districts most affected by banditry. Photo/JARED NYATAYA
Posted Wednesday, October 21 2009 at 22:30
Mr Wanyanga’s remarks come against the backdrop of reports that communities in the province were busy stockpiling arms ahead of the 2012 elections.
Misuse of firearms
He said the operation to repossess illegal guns will target a number of districts among them West Pokot, Trans Nzoia, Turkana, Mt Elgon and Samburu. Also, he appealed to area residents to volunteer information that could lead to successful disarmament.
In Kitale town, Mayor Charles Bonyo, has challenged the government to ensure that the Kenya Police Reservists were paid well to prevent misuse of their firearms. “How can you give them guns and not pay them? This matter must be addressed if the government is serious about dealing with insecurity,” he said.
By Philemon Suter, Muchemi Wachira, Dennis Ouma
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