Mandera Governor Ali Roba has pleaded with the national government to boost security in the North Eastern region.
Speaking in Mandera Town on Monday during meet the people tour after his victory was upheld by the High court last week, Roba said that security is once again deteriorating in the region.
The Jubilee governor said that locals especially non-residents are living in fear of attacks from suspected militia groups.
Roba asked security agencies to deploy more police and army personnel especially in areas bordering Somalia.
The governor said that frequent insecurity has seen the area lag behind in terms of development.
“Our appeal is to the national government to deploy more security personnel and guarantee the security of Mandera and the larger Northern Kenya region,” he said.
Roba also warned residents against colluding with terror and criminal agents.
He said that reports of the recent attacks reveal that some residents could be aiding terror activities.
The governor called on local chiefs and clan elders to sensitize locals on the need for Nyumba Kumi and policing.
He said that if adopted, Nyumba Kumi will help curb instances of terror activities and general crime.
Roba at the same time urged nonlocals especially teachers to remain put, saying that their safety will be guaranteed.
He said that the region stands to suffer if professionals vacate the area out of security fears.
On Sunday, North Eastern Regional coordinator Mohamud Saleh asked residents not to panic, saying that security has been intensified.
“There is no need to worry because the government has deployed more security personnel to keep law and order especially on the borders,” he said told journalists in Garissa Town.
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