Dundori Member of County Assembly (MCA) Stephen Kihara has accused the national government of laxity in dealing with terror elements.
Addressing locals at Githiore village on Wednesday, Kihara wondered why the government is taking too long to contain militia groups.
The MCA said that the government has enough manpower to deal with any form of crime adding that time has come for the state to take seriously matters security.
“It is unfortunate that innocent Kenyans continue to die in the hands of terror criminals. This is when the country has enough security personnel and intelligence,” he said.
The MCA also wondered how some security agencies failed to act of intelligence that was allegedly given by Mandera Governor Ali Roba.
Kihara said: "Time has come for top security agencies to work together and take security with the seriousness it deserves. Kenya is a peaceful state and no group should be allowed to cause havoc through killing of innocent civilians."
The MCA also urged the government to review some of the security strategies it is using to combat crime and terror elements.
Meanwhile, the MCA has vowed to spearhead development of the ward saying various projects meant to improve the lives of the people are ongoing.
He said that road repairs and renovations are ongoing in some parts of the ward adding that plans to have the area lit are underway.
The MCA urged the county government to put in place more development measures so as to improve the living standards of the people.
He called on the county to initiate the process of supplying electricity to every household in the area as directed by President Uhuru Kenyatta.
At the same time, the MCA cautioned residents against engaging in activities that will not promote development and instead should work together towards development.