By Government Lifts Curfew In Kapedo Due To Improved Security
Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has lifted a 6 pm-6 am curfew imposed in Kapedo and surrounding areas to quell recurrent incursions and rising tension along the Baringo-Turkana border.
In a statement Monday, the CS said although the security situation in the volatile region was under control, security teams will step up vigilance and patrols warning that the government will not hesitate to re-impose curfew measures should there be any further escalation of tensions.
“Following the lapse of the 30 day curfew period imposed on Kapedo, and the successful restoration of peace and normalcy in the area, I have today directed the lifting of the 6.00 pm to 6.00 am curfew…..We shall however retain the 10.00 pm to 4.00 am nationwide curfew in line with the Presidential Directives on the Revised COVID-19 Containment Measures” he announced in the statement.
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However, roadblocks within the Kapedo area will be retained and humanitarian assistance shall be facilitated by security officers to ensure that it reaches the targeted beneficiaries
He disclosed that 53 illegal firearms have been recovered by multi-agency teams.
“To date, fifty-three (53) firearms have been recovered through the efforts of our security teams; the chiefs, peace committees, inter-faith groups, and the elders through high-level engagements with the illegal firearm holders. Cattle rustling, banditry, and general lawlessness have been brought under control. Learning, and other socio-economic activities have also now resumed” he observed.
In January the government announced a major security operation in the area in the wake of rising insecurity.
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