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"content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, pursuant to Standing Order 47(1), I rise to make a statement on a matter of county-wide concern on the increased insecurity in Vihiga County and, in particular, the killings in Kilingili Market. Mr. Speaker, Sir, insecurity is increasing at an alarming rate in Vihiga County. Not a single week passes by without incidents of robbery, burglary, violence and even murder being reported. The latest incident occurred on the night of Saturday, 2nd March, 2019, when five night watchmen were executed in cold blood, and two others left with life threatening head injuries in the dead of the night by an alleged marauding gang. Mr. Speaker, Sir, first, I wish to extend my sincere condolences on my behalf and that of my family, as well as on behalf of the people of Vihiga County to the families and friends that lost their loved ones in the heinous act. These are people who have left behind widows, children and grandchildren who demand and expect answers and justice from the Government. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the families and the community have rightly blamed the police from Kilingili Police Station, which is a few meters from the crime scene, for the deaths. According to some of the family members of the deceased, the police were informed of the impending attack, yet they never bothered to investigate the threats. During the incident, when the night guards raised alarm of the attack, the police never responded, claiming that the incident was happening in Kakamega County, which is not within their area of jurisdiction. I, therefore, wonder what happened to the police motto, “ Utumishikwa Wote”. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I am very disappointed with the police in general, and specifically those in Kilingili Police Station. The Police Service in Kenya is alleged to be the biggest abuser of human rights. Evidence of extra judicial killings, abuse of office, brutal control of protesters, bribery, promoting illicit brews, human trafficking among others, always end up at the doorsteps of the police. Notably, the police appeared to be so efficient when it comes to---"
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