Governor Abdi thanked the leadership of Marsabit and the elders for burning the midnight oil to make sure that the livestock is returned to their owners saying "cattle rustling was an old and despicable practice that has no place in modern society".
He said it was unfortunate that such kind of acts come back every time noting that the end result is always engaging in resolving conflicts instead of focusing on development.
“Part of our resources and time are consumed by such unnecessary matters diverting us from regional development. We are appealing to our people from both sides to calm down and desist from acts of lawlessness. Lets us co-exist peacefully like brothers and sister as has been the case over the years,” Abdi said.
Mohamud condemned the unfortunate skirmishes, called for peace and urged residents to safeguard the harmony that has existed for many years between Marsabit and Wajir communities.
He however blamed the police for doing little to arrest the criminals whom he said were well known.
“These dark forces who continuously plan and finance to destabilise peaceful co-existence between our people are known and must be exposed. This time round, we will coordinate with the security personnel to make sure that they are brought to book,” Mohamud said.
Eldas MP Aden Keynan said they had resolved to work together to ensure that no more blood is shed.
"I would like to take this opportunity to strongly condemn the senseless killings, destruction and looting of property that has been going on along the Marsabit and Wajir border. As leaders, we will not allow these ragtag individuals whose sole aim is to pit communities against each other,” Keynan said.
He added, "We are asking security agencies to act with speed and bring the perpetrators of this violence to book. Killing or hurting of a neighbour is primitive and has never helped anyone.”
Edited by P.O
