Governor Lati Lelelit of Samburu County has urged the national government to compensate 43 families who lost their livestock during a recent security operation in Losesia. The governor condemned the destruction of property and harm to innocent civilians, while supporting efforts to restore peace and security in the area. The incident has left the affected families destitute, and the governor is calling for support to help them feed their children.
The 43 families reported the matter at Archers Post Police Station, demanding thorough investigations into the circumstances surrounding the killing of their animals. Images from the area show dead cattle, donkeys, goats, and sheep scattered across vast tracts of land. The families lost over 700 animals, with the governor putting the total value of the losses at about Sh70 million.
Elder Diba Lenanyankera, a local leader, expressed concern that the killing of the animals brought shame to the country. He argued that shooting at livestock made no sense, as it does not address the root causes of insecurity. The governor and other leaders have criticized the operation, saying it was wrong to kill animals and shoot people indiscriminately.
Waso Ward MCA Kelvin Lemantaan also spoke out against the operation, saying it was unjustified to harm innocent civilians and their property. According to the governor, the operation has displaced over 15,000 people from the Waso, Wamba East, Wamba West, and Wamba North wards, who are now living in fear of further violence.
Governor Lelelit emphasized that the majority of the community should not suffer because of a few individuals involved in criminal activities. He stressed that criminals must be pursued, but in a manner that respects human rights and property. The governor's comments come amid calls for dialogue between community leaders, the county government, and security agencies to prevent further escalation of tensions.
The security operation in Samburu County followed a series of violent incidents involving suspected bandits operating across the Samburu-Isiolo border. Residents are now calling for a peaceful resolution to the conflict, with the governor urging the national government to provide compensation to the affected families.
The issue has sparked a heated debate, with many questioning the effectiveness of the security operation and its impact on innocent civilians. As the situation continues to unfold, the governor and other leaders are pushing for a more peaceful and sustainable solution to the conflict.
Key points
- Governor Lati Lelelit demands Sh70 million compensation for 43 families who lost over 700 livestock during a security operation in Samburu County.
- The incident has displaced over 15,000 people, who are now living in fear of further violence.
- The governor and other leaders have criticized the operation, saying it was wrong to kill animals and shoot people indiscriminately.
