[Lamu County Commissioner Gilbert Kitiyo. He has said security curfew imposed will remain until security is restored.] (Photo/Star)
The dusk to dawn curfew in parts of Lamu County will continue until security is restored, Lamu County Commissioner Gilbert Kitiyo and Linda Boni Operation director Joseph Kanyiri have said.
They said that the 6:30 pm to 6:30 am curfew imposed on July 9 through a gazette notice by Acting Interior CS Fred Matiang'i has helped improve security in the region and will remain in force until all criminals are eradicated and security stabilized.
"The curfew continues as security agencies are working around the clock to flush out criminals from the region," said Kitiyo.
The areas affected by the curfew are Basuba, Milimani, mangai, Mararani, Kiangwe and Ishakani.
Cs Matiang'i imposed the curfew a day after nine people were killed by suspected Al Shabaab militants in Jima and Poromoko.
The curfew was expected to end on October 9.
But, Kanyiri said security patrols has been increased to eradicate all criminals terrorizing locals in the area.