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"speaker_name": "Mr. Munya",
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"content": " Mr. Speaker, Sir, on 31st July, 2007, hon. Julius Arungah, Member of Parliament for Khwisero Constituency rose on a point of order to ask for a Ministerial Statement from the Minister of State for Administration and National Security on an incident that took place at Khushikoo Sub-location of Khwisero Constituency. He specifically wanted to know under what circumstances these people died and what the Government is doing to make sure that the perpetrators of the crime are brought to justice. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am aware that on 28th July, 2007, at about 11.30 a.m. a group of an 2990 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATES August 7, 2007 unknown number of armed gangsters broke into the houses of Mr. Jackson Eshiwani Lukoye and his son, Mr. Johnstone Lukoye of Ekambuli Village and stole money and household goods. In the process, they inflicted injuries on the occupants. An alarm was raised and some neighbours responded, but they could not match the number of the thugs, who had sealed off the whole compound, including the entry point leading to the homestead. Mr. Speaker, Sir, security personnel at Khumusalaba Police Patrol Base and those based at the Khwisero District Officer's office were also informed of the incident and they promptly responded. The officers found the thugs removing and carrying away household goods, which included radios, television sets and other items. The gang was ordered to stop, but they shot at the officers. A shoot-out ensued between the officers and the thugs, who fled leaving behind some of the stolen items. The officers were later joined by the area Officer Commanding Police Division (OCPD), District Criminal Investigations Officer (DCIO) and the Officer Commanding Police Station (OCS). Mr. Speaker, Sir, on inspection, the officers found out that a total of eight people had been injured by the thugs; two of them seriously and had to be rushed to Kisumu for medical attention. An immediate search was conducted in the neighbourhood and four suspects were arrested. A joint operation comprising of the regular police and the Administration Police (AP) was conducted within Vihiga and Siaya districts and a total number of six suspects were arrested in Mungoya Area of Vihiga District. Mr. Speaker, Sir, on 30th July, 2007, a joint security public baraza was held at Khushikoo Sub-location comprising of security personnel from Butere, Vihiga and Siaya districts. The Member of Parliament for Khwisero Constituency, hon. Arungah, was also in attendance. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss security concerns in the area. On the same day, three suspects, who were involved in the earlier incident, were arrested following information given by the members of the public. A total of 13 suspects have so far been arrested and are assisting the police with investigations. They will soon appear before court once investigations are complete. Mr. Speaker, Sir, out of the eight victims who were rushed to Kisumu for treatment, two succumbed to their injuries. The Government has put in place the following measures to address incidents of insecurity in Ekambuli Village and its environs:- 1. Additional police officers have been deployed to Khumusalaba Police Patrol Base. 2.Public barazas on insecurity have been intensified by the District Security and Intelligence Committee. 3. Sensitization of the community on community policing. 4. Intensifying day and night patrols and collection of intelligence reports. 5. Conducting regular raids on suspected gang hideouts. Finally, Mr. Speaker, Sir, I wish to point out that the police will intensify crackdowns on all gangs operating in the area to bring about normalcy. The introduction of community policing policy is bearing fruit and hon. Members are requested to assist the Government in sensitizing their constituents to embrace the policy."
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