The Cabinet Secretary for Interior, Fred Matiang’i spent Friday night in Laikipia county monitoring the ongoing security operations in the area.
He said he was keen on ensuring that all schools that had been closed due to insecurity in the area are opened on September 13.
“Police will triple and sustain the number of officers deployed in Laikipia County for as long as it takes to end the bandit menace,” he said.
The security team assured the residents of government intervention on the issue. Apart from immediate resettlement, they will be offered water, food, blankets and mattresses. In addition, they will get iron seets to reconstruct their homes.
Matiang’i said some political leaders were keen on instigating attacks ahead of the general election. He said the current operation aims to get to the root of the conflict and flush out the real drivers.
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