Angry residents from Mwongori village in Nyamira County on Monday challenged the government to crack a whip over a group of gangsters who are alleged to be carrying out attacks on innocent residents, with two people losing their lives in the past month.
According to them, the gangsters, who are said to be in possession of dangerous weapons, have been acting with impunity even after numerous reports to the nearby Chepilat police station.
They asked the government to deploy police officers for constant patrols especially in the evening hours besides.
“The issue of deteriorating security is becoming a song in this village. We have always called for beefed up security but no one is responding to our cries. It is important that the government deploys more security officers, besides imposing a temporary curfew,” said Alvin Ongaga.
“The gangsters have been executing the crime with impunity and are majorly targeting businessmen. They are in possession of illegal weapons such pistols and this is even making the situation serious,” said Peter Ongwae.
Mwongori chief David Ogega admitted of deteriorating security but urged the local people to embrace Nyumba Kumi policy in a bid to root out the criminal elements.
“I understand the insecurity crisis in the region but it’s important that we adopt the Nyumba Kumi initiative so that we can identify these criminals,” said Ogega at the burial ceremony of Wallace Ochoi, a victim of the attacks.