Kerio-Valley residents seek ICC intervention over rampant bandit attacks
By Julius Tuwei
Following the frequent attacks by bandits in Kerio-Valley and it's environs, sections of residents have sought intervention from the International Criminal Court (ICC).
The aggreaved residents made the move, alleging that the government has failed to solve the insecurity issue in the region.
The angry residents further stated that many people have been forced to flee from their homes for the sake of their safety.
In a letter, Dr Albert Kimutai pointed out that many people have been killed by bandits and scores have been left homeless as they seek refuge in schools.
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File image of Police Officers patrolling the bandit ridden Kerio Valley. |Photo| Courtesy|[/caption]
According to Dr Kimutai, learning has been paralysed and people have been forced to depend on relief foods as they cannot go back to their farms due to bandits attacks.
The bandtry has affected economic activities in the region. The frequent attacks have left members of the public questioning the government.
The government has deployed contingents of security personnel to the region, however, bandit attacks continue to occur.
Area residents have been calling for the use of National Police Reservists(NPR) with majority of the residents claiming the NPR knows the terrain of the land. They claim bandits takes advantage of the terrain as some security personnel are not familiar with the area.
In 2018 the government withdrew the services of NPR on allegations that they were behind the frequent cattle rustling that was witnessed in the region.
A section of residents has been calling for military intervention, claiming the operation will help in curbing the menace.
File image of Police Officers patrolling the bandit ridden Kerio Valley. |Photo| Courtesy|[/caption]
According to Dr Kimutai, learning has been paralysed and people have been forced to depend on relief foods as they cannot go back to their farms due to bandits attacks.
The bandtry has affected economic activities in the region. The frequent attacks have left members of the public questioning the government.
The government has deployed contingents of security personnel to the region, however, bandit attacks continue to occur.
Area residents have been calling for the use of National Police Reservists(NPR) with majority of the residents claiming the NPR knows the terrain of the land. They claim bandits takes advantage of the terrain as some security personnel are not familiar with the area.
In 2018 the government withdrew the services of NPR on allegations that they were behind the frequent cattle rustling that was witnessed in the region.
A section of residents has been calling for military intervention, claiming the operation will help in curbing the menace. What's Your Reaction?
