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    "speaker_name": "Turkana South, ODM",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. John Namoit",
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    "content": " Thank you, Hon. Speaker. Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 44(2)(c), I rise to request a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security regarding the abduction of Mr. Sammy Ekitela of ID No. 32872871 at Cherinas Hotel in Turkana Central by known persons. Mr. Sammy Ekitela, a constituency manager for Turkana South Constituency, an office funded by funds appropriated by Parliament, was reported missing on April 29th, 2024, under OB No.02/30/4/24 at Lodwar Police Station. As he was leaving the hotel, known persons abducted Mr. Sammy Ekitela from the parking lot. During his abduction, three individuals in his company sustained injuries and are currently receiving treatment at the Lodwar County Referral Hospital. Further, valuables of unknown amounts were also lost in the process. Efforts by his family to establish his whereabouts have borne no fruit, subjecting his family to mental anguish and uncertainty regarding his well-being. The Turkana County Governor has been making public statements at public gatherings, posing an insecurity to people with divergent political views. This intolerant political warfare has not been given befitting attention by the Turkana security authorities, and no efforts have been made to have the governor record statements over his utterances. Lodwar Town, parts of Turkana South, and Loima Constituency have been experiencing recurring insecurity incidents, yet the authorities have taken minimal action against those responsible. On October 13th, 2023, during the Tobong' Lorre Cultural Festival, an attack targeted the convoy of Rt. Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga and the Turkana South Constituency Coordinator. These attacks pose threats to my security and that of my family. Hon. Speaker, Article 29 of the Constitution provides for the right of every person to freedom and security. This includes the right not to be deprived of freedom without just cause and the right not to be detained without trial. Against this background, I request a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security on the following: 1. What is the status of the investigation into Mr. Sammy Ekitela's abduction? 2. Could the Chairperson update us on the progress of the investigation into the attacks on Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga and the Turkana South Constituency Coordinator during the Tobong' Lorre Cultural Festival? 3. What steps has the Ministry taken to guarantee Mr. Sammy Ekitela's reunion with his family? 4. What measures has the Government put in place to apprehend the perpetrators? 5. Could the Chairperson explain measures being put in place to ensure the safety and security of people living and working in Turkana South, particularly in light of recent incidents? 6. What is the status of my request for National Police Reservists to serve as my additional security? Thank you, Hon. Speaker."
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