Fifteen firearms reported missing five months ago in Marsabit are yet to be recovered.
The guns had been issued to National Police Reservists, who were killed in ethnic violence.
County commissioner Gilbert Kitiyo said yesterday, “Before we start talking about other firearms, we want those that have been lost. We know they are still within our communities.”
Kitiyo said all NPR officers in Marsabit have surrendered their firearms for investigation and fresh vetting. The firearms will be given back to the officers.
The administrator said the NPRs will not be allowed to carry their weapons in towns.
“We are hoping those firearms will be checked for us to know whether they were used in any killings. If there is such evidence, we will ensure action is taken."
Kitiyo said officers who have not surrendered their weapons for vetting have two days to do so.
Vetting is ongoing in Sololo, Marsabit Central, North and South.
"They (NPRs) will undergo training before the weapons are returned,” he said.
On Tuesday, more than 1,000 NPR officers surrendered their weapons for vetting.
