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    "id": 1558672,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Ijara, NAP-K",
    "speaker_title": "Hon. Abdi Ali Abdi",
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    "content": " Hon. Speaker, pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order No.44(2)(c), I rise to request for a Statement from the Chairperson of the Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations regarding an attack on herders in Kurunjo area in Hulugho Ward of Ijara Constituency. On 23rd March 2025, a tragic incident occurred when officers of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Special Forces and specifically, the Long-Range Surveillance Unit (LRS), ambushed and attacked a group of unarmed herders who had entered the fringes of Boni Forest in search of pasture for their livestock. The herders’ move was necessitated by a severe drought crisis affecting the region, forcing them to seek alternative grazing areas for their livestock. The security personnel deployed excessive force and brutal assault resulting in devastating consequences to the community and the tragic death of Mr Abdi Sabdow Mohamed of ID No.20877833. Following the incident, 15 people were critically injured, and several others, including women and children, remain unaccounted for. Also, over 5,000 heads of cattle were either 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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