Residents concerned over rising cases of theft

Loitokitok

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

KNA by Kimani Tirus

Residents of Entarara area in Loitoktok Sub County are living in fear due to rampant insecurity.

According to the residents, there have been gangs of robbers who are terrorising and robbing the residents.

John Lemaron, a resident said the gangs are walking freely terrorising the residents at night.

Lemaron further noted the gangs commit offences and escape to neighbouring country, Tanzania.

He pointed out that the gang target livestock as well their motorcycles.

Patrick Saitoti blamed laxity of security apparatus in the area to the rise of the gangs.

He observed that unless quick measures are taken they will continue losing their property to the gangs.

He lamented that even after reporting to the police and giving names of suspects no action have been taken.

Saitoti said they have even reported some members of the gangs who have been positively identified however no arrest have been done.

He attributed partly the rise of the crime in the area to failure of the officers taking necessary steps to contain the situation.

Courtesy ; K. N. A