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"content": "Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, pursuant to its commitment to guarantee security to Kenyans, the Government mounted an operation, code named “Operation Good Hope” on 25th October, 2010 to crack down on these criminal elements and restore security in the affected area. So far, the operation has achieved the following: We have recovered one bomb, one anti-personnel explosive devise and 17 hand grenades, two pocket phones, one unknown rifle, one pair of binoculars, one solar panel, 209 rounds of 303 ammunition, one OLF constitution booklet, assorted photo albums, four AK47 rifles, two F48 rifles, one G3 rifle, one HK11 rifle, 56 rounds of ammunition, five magazines, CNN63 rifles and two teargas canisters. Six OLF elements, two of whom are officials, were arrested on Monday, 3rd November, 2010, at 3.00 a.m. at Merti Trading Centre, Isiolo District, while trying to escape. Several suspects have also been arrested and we have already got repatriation orders to Ethiopia issued. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, on 7th November, 2010, security officers arrested Mr. Abdulahi Yusuf, the Assistant Chief, Buna Sub-Location, and Mr. Abdikadir Omar, Chief, Lingir Location, for harbouring OLF militia, and for giving false information to security officers. While in police custody, the two administrators complained of being unwell, and were taken to Bute District Hospital for medical check up. On 8th November, 2010, they were again taken back to the same hospital, but they requested referral for further treatment. They were released on the same day on a free bond of Kshs10,000 each. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Government is taking the allegations that the two administrators were flogged very seriously. An inquiry file has since been opened by the police to investigate the allegations. Arrangements have been made to have an identification parade conducted to enable the complainants identify the officers they allege to have assaulted them. I want to assure this august House that no one will be spared, if implicated in the torture of the two chiefs during the time they were in custody. I have instructed the Commissioner of Police to fast-track the investigation and file a report immediately. We have ordered an identification parade, which we expect to be done this week. The officers conducting the operation are under very clear instructions to conduct the operation with a human face, and observe the human rights of the communities in the areas where the operation is being conducted. I have also directed the District Security Intelligence Committee in Wajir North to engage the local leaders and community members to ensure their support and co-operation during the operation. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the operation is targeting the criminal elements in the affected areas. Therefore, innocent residents should have no cause to worry. I wish to take this opportunity to thank the residents for co-operating with security officers, and call upon law abiding citizens to continue supporting the exercise. Finally, I wish to table copies of medical reports of the two chiefs and the statement of the Clinical Officer who examined them."
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