Leaders in West Pokot leaders have joined their locals in demanding that the ongoing insecurity operation be suspended.
The leaders argue that the opration might cost Jubilee some valuable votes, as most of the locals are scared and might be moving.
Led by West Pokot governor Simon Kachapin and Kapenguria MP Samuel Moroto, the leaders urged the government to find better ways of handling the situation, and not resulting to the operation.
“Jubilee government should ensure that there is enough peace in insecure regions to ensure that all Kenyans cast their votes... residents have a right to exercise their democratic right and the government should provide a conducive environment,” said Governor Kachapin.
“The government should not use excessive force in restoring peace in Laikipia County. Those are Kenyans and we need them to vote for this government. The security officers are using excess force in the region. They are killing innocent residents who are not armed. The government should investigate who are behind these incidents," said Moroto.
The area was early this year hit by bandits from the Baringo and Kerio Valley areas, leading to the government to order for the operation.
Early this year, residents of West Pokot demonstrated against the operation in the county citing excessive use of force by security officers.