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"speaker_name": "Mr. Ojode",
"speaker_title": "The Assistant Minister, Ministry of State for Provincial Administration and Internal Security",
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"content": " Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am aware that the issue of security is a matter of national concern. Hence, I wish to state as follows:- On 12th March, 2008, and not 12th April, 2008 as stated by the hon. Member, the Manager of Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB), Lodwar Branch, Mr. Fanuel Chema Senja, was found murdered along Lodwar-Kalokol Road by unknown people who had shot him twice in the head and later escaped with his official KCB Land Rover which he was driving at the time of the incident. The vehicle was later recovered abandoned by the roadside along Lodwar-Kakuma Road, about four kilometres from the scene of crime. Immediately the report was received, quick investigations were launched by the police leading to the arrest of two suspects, namely, Peter Eporoni and Jamaica Ntiri. At the time of arrest, 756 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES April 30, 2008 an AK-47 rifle No.S5631203032 with 22 rounds of 7.62 millimetre special ammunition were recovered from one of the suspects. The firearm is believed to be the murder weapon used in the murder of the KCB manager. The suspects were arraigned in court and the case is set for hearing on 8th May, 2008, vide Police File No.822/38/08 and Court Case File No.158/008, respectively. There have not been reported cases of abduction or kidnapping in the last one month within Lodwar Town, as is being alleged by the hon. Member. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, there are 19 police reservists deployed in Lodwar Town. Their names are as follows: Messrs. Harun Ekai, Daniel Emuriya, Paul Esakon, Paul Kuya, Joseph Apungure, Joseph Nakwel Ewoyi, Peter Ewoyi, Abdi Kionga, Mike Lokoel, Sammy Nadungiro, Lomil Lokale, William Emoni, William Lokwari, Eremun Eyanaye, Emase Ayapan, Albert Elbayi, Omar Oboyo, Chanua Emaniko and Hussein Mustafa. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Kenya Police Reservists are not a problem in the district as they assist the police in maintenance of law and order. They are always closely monitored and supervised by the Officer Commanding Police Station (OCS) Lodwar, and the Officer Commanding Police Division (OCPD) on their daily tasks in line with the community policing strategy. The Kenya Police Reservists are not known to be involved in criminal activities as is being alleged. All the officers deployed in the district are very competent and committed to duty. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, finally, the Government has the ability, capacity and willingness to protect the lives and property of Kenyans at all costs. Currently, the situation is under control. All incidents of insecurity have been dealt with firmly and decisively to maintain law and order on a continuous basis. The Government wishes to assure hon. Members that it will do everything in its power to restore and maintain peace and tranquillity not only in the affected areas, but also throughout the country. Thank you."
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