Police Should Ruthlessly Deal With Bandits in Kerio Valley-Governor Rotich
Banditry activities along the Kerio Valley has not only led to loss of innocent lives but have also derailed the economy of the region.
Speaking during the burial of Consolata Jebiwot, 16 and Martha Jeruto, 18 at Ketut , Endo Ward whose lives were nipped in the bud by gun wielding bandits governor Wisley Rotich said the bandits also made away with dozens of livestock.
“I want to applaud the government for accepting our request to reinstate National Police Reservists (NPR) and enlist 150 more officers totalling to 450, more efforts needs to be done to permanently end this menace to avert more senseless killings and restore order,” he said.
He urged the National Government to be ruthless and show no remorse in dealing with the bandits.
“We are also rooting for permanent,compulsory and brutal disarmament to remove all weapons in wrong hands and use of technology.May the lives of our innocent girls rest in peace.Poleni sana to David Bowen,mama Margret and community at large,” he added.