A Kisii Member of county assembly has urged the national government to beef up security in his area of representation due to increased incidents of insecurity.
Speaking on Wednesday during a funeral service Evans Siko of Sameta ward criticized security personnel for allegedly failing to tackle insecurity incidents in the region, which has seen at least four people die in mysterious circumstances.
According to Siko, the nearby Ogembo police officers have only concentrated on harassing illicit brewers but condoning criminal gangs who have been terrorising area residents.
“I am a sad man that police officers in the region have failed to handle the rising incidents of insecurity. The government should consider improving security by deploying more forces. The few number who are on the ground have a habit of handling small issues and letting criminals off the hook,” he said.
He said the situation might escalate if the government did not act in time, and threatened to hold demonstrations over alleged incompetence of the police officers.
“I am not saying that security forces who are around are enough, but I must say that they are incompetent. If the government does not act, we will hold demonstrations over the same,” he said.
His sentiments were supported by Chitago-Borabu MCA Albert Oino, who urged the national government to devolve security to county governments.
“We cannot sit back and watch our people die out of insecurity. The government should devolve security to counties so that Governors are able to coordinate. As much as we need more security forces, it is also important to involve locals in matters security,” he said.