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    "content": "To me, as a Turkana, this is an everyday occurrence. It is just that Turkana people are never counted as human beings because so many of them lose life every day and nobody says anything. There were killings that took place in Lokichogio. Six school going children were killed. We, as the leaders of Turkana, made noise and even put it in the news, but nothing was done. The Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Internal Security and Coordination of National Government, Dr. Matiang’i, did not say a word. Only three days ago, the people of South Sudan attacked Turkana and drove away many animals. The police were there when these killings were taking place, but nothing was done. Only a few days back, the Dong’iro of Ethiopia also attacked the Kibish area, drove away several animals and killed people, but nothing was said or done about. This is a common occurrence along our border with the Pokot and Baringo, but nothing is ever done. With that, it tells you that there is a problem with security in this country. While there is a problem with security, we have police. Turkana is awash with police who are getting fat without doing any work. They just sit in their homes, go to the bars and have a good time. We have the National Police Reservists (NPR) in this country. These are the people who work. They are sent to arrest people in dangerous zones and yet they are not paid. The national police officers are the ones who get paid. The national police do not take their work seriously. I join Hon. Members in calling upon Dr. Matiang’i to relinquish his position. Let him resign because his leadership is failing this county level. If he is not doing his job well, why is he in the office? Why does he not resign and let somebody else take that place and make this country safe for all of us? I am also calling upon the Inspector General of Police (IG) in the country to resign because he has failed this country. A lot of killings are taking place in the country and nothing is done about it. I am sorry about the people of Mt. Elgon and hope the situation will be resolved soon. Thank you, Madam Temporary Speaker, for giving those few minutes. I support."
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