West Pokot, Elgeyo-Marakwet governors condemn attacks in their area – KBC

West Pokot Governor John Lonyangapuo and his Elgeyo-Marakwet counterpart Alex Tolgos have expressed concern over the escalating wave of attacks along the borders of their counties that has seen a number of killings and tension rising.

The leadership of the two  counties held a consultative meeting together with their Members of the County Assemblies on the best way to handle the insecurity at the common border.

Lonyangapuo and Tolgos condemned the recent incident where a GSU officer who was on leave was killed by bandits at Kamelei.  Several families have also fled from the area following the attacks.

Governor Tolgos blamed the security personnel in the region for failing to curb the insecurity despite cooperation from the locals.

Echoing his sentiments, Governor Lonyangapuo urged relevant security agencies to address the issue as a matter of urgency.

Lonyangapuo, urged Kenya Forest Service to re-look the settlement of those evicted from the Embobut Forest.

Other areas affected by insecurity are Kamolokon and Kapyego.