Baringo and Laikipia counties have been experiencing a lot of insecurity [Photo/The Star]
Following the death of Ng’elecha chief Grisson Kokoo locals have been questioning the events that led up to his death after he was reported missing on Tuesday.
According to reports, the deceased was found dead with bullet wounds in Olmiran range, Laikipia.
Both Laikipia and Baringo counties are known for insecurity and as a result many have been injured, killed and displaced.
Area chiefs have been on the receiving end of a lot of criticism from the government and have said they prefer the government to fire them instead of falsely linking them to the bandits.
"Chiefs are just as innocent like any other peaceful resident, while a criminal who owns illegal guns lives in the bush and plans attacks of his own without involving anybody," Yudah Losutan , former Ng'inyang councillor said as reported by The Star.
He believes the recent death of Kokoo has created fear amongst locals and the attacks are beginning to increase insecurity in the region.
According to reports Kokoo was called to the Ng’elecha police post to give a statetment Tuesday evening, and was found dead the next day in a bush.
"We followed up the next day and we found his lifeless body sprayed with bullets in the bush," Losutan said.