The Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration has condemned the alleged brutality inflicted on residents of Kabusa and Ng’endalel villages in Angata Barrikoi, Narok County, during a recent security operation.
Speaking at Kabusia Primary School in Angata Barrikoi Division, the CS expressed regret over the actions of law enforcement officers and apologized to affected residents on behalf of the government.
“I condemn and ask for forgiveness on behalf of the government for the beatings and loss of property you suffered at the hands of law enforcement officers recently. As a CS and lawyer, what happened here is against the law,” he said.
The school was reportedly among the areas affected by the operation that followed incidents of cattle theft in a neighboring county, during which residents alleged police officers assaulted civilians and damaged property.
The CS said he had directed the Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, to launch an internal investigation into the incident and ensure that officers found culpable are held accountable.
At the same time, the Interior CS issued a seven-day ultimatum to individuals in possession of illegal firearms in Trans Mara South, Kuria East, and Kuria West sub-counties to surrender the weapons voluntarily.
He warned that security agencies would commence operations to recover illegally held firearms after the expiry of the deadline, emphasizing that the government remains committed to restoring security and addressing criminal activities in the region.
The remarks come amid growing concerns over security operations in parts of Narok and neighboring counties, where residents and human rights groups have raised questions about the conduct of some law enforcement officers during anti-crime operations.
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