[Lamu County Commissioner Gilbert Kitiyo. He has declared total war on drug dealers in the county as residents decry drug addicts giving them sleepless nights.] (Photo/File)
Drug addicts in Lamu County are giving residents sleepless nights as they turn to stealing to feed their habits.
According to residents, the addicts especially from villages in Lamu East which is the hardest hit area have resorted to desperate means of acquiring money.
"They steal solar panels from mosques, clothes and food from homes. They even injure and kill if that is what it takes for them to satisfy their habits," a resident said.
They now call locals leaders and county commissioner to intervene and help them to avoid losses of their property to drug addicts.
The comes after Lamu county commissioner Gilbert Kitiyo declared total war on drug dealers in the county.
Kitiyo said security agencies will not spare anyone engaging in drug abuse and selling.