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"speaker_name": "Kiambaa, JP",
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"content": "Administration Police Constable Gift Mwambula, Service No.2005057564 was shot on the hip. (iii) On 19th January 2021, a police Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC), while on patrol at Adoke Adome, got stuck in the sand and while officers were trying to recover it, they were attacked by bandits and the vehicle tires were deflated. It was later on set on fire. During the attack, a GSU Assistant Superintendent of Police Emmanuel Maingi, Service No.233768, stationed at Kapedo, was shot on the upper right arm while other two police officers, including a Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officer, sustained injuries. (iv) On 21st January 2021, Chief Inspector Moses Lekarap of Kapedo RDU, Service No.86011089; and his driver, APC Benson Kaburu, Service No.2011311303, were fatally injured at Kapedo Bridge and the attackers took away their vehicle. The deceased officers were returning to their camp from Marigat Town after shopping. (v) On 3rd February 2021, while on patrol in Naromoru in Baringo South, a KDF officer was shot by Pokot bandits on the left side after a fierce exchange of fire. The officer was taken to a hospital in Nakuru, but his leg was later amputated. (vi) On 19th January 2021, the Makutani Ward Member of County Assembly, Hon. Benson Parkei reported that six bodies of unknown persons were found within Arabar area in Baringo South. Police visited the scene and the bodies of the six male adults with gunshot wounds were found and taken to Kabarnet Mortuary and later identified as the following: Paul Brian Kolelo Silale, whose age is unknown; Kosgei, aged 41, who was a teacher; David Ruto aged 32; Tontoreng Tiang, aged 27; Neboruso Siareng, aged 36; and Nelson Kodado, aged 47, who was a teacher. However, the Government is not aware that the above persons died in the hands of police officers as it is alleged. As a matter of fact, neither the Hon. Member of Parliament nor any citizen has recorded a statement to prove the allegation. It is also worth noting that it is not Government policy to promote extra-judicial killings in the country, especially in such a situation, where a police officer is suspected to have engaged in such vice, he or she should be subjected to the full force of the law. In all the cases, inquest files have been opened and investigations commenced. So far, police and relatives who identified the bodies have recorded statements. Anybody with any information regarding the killings is urged to avail themselves to the police, record a statement and provide any other information on the killings. The ongoing operation is intelligence-led that targets lone criminals. The operation is being carried out by a multi-agency taskforce and the police are working with other stakeholders. So far, no complaints have been received. As at 17th February 2021, most of the teachers and learners returned to school. The officers were strictly instructed to protect teachers, learners and the general innocent population. Humanitarian assistance to the population by both Kenya Red Cross Society and churches continue being subjected to thorough police checks to ensure that only foodstuffs and no contrabands are ferried to the operation areas. As stated above, the officers involved in the operation are only targeting the bandits and are required to protect the general public, including vulnerable citizens, women, children and people living with disabilities. The following measures have been taken to deal with increased insecurity, and particularly cattle rustling, in the region: (i) Conducting a multi-agency security operation, whose objective is to recover illegal firearms in the hands of civilians; recovery of all stolen livestock, removal of illegal settlements, and arresting of the perpetrators of crimes. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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