[PHOTOS] Kindiki oversees handover of recovered camels in Isiolo

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki on Thursday presided over the handover of more than 200 camels which had been previously stolen by bandits.

Speaking during the exercise at Mulango Anti Stock Theft Unit (ASTU) Camp in Isiolo County, Kindiki said the recovery marks a significant win in the fight against livestock rustling.

He noted that the bandit network involved in the vice is being silenced by the actions of Operation Maliza Uhalifu.

"Security agencies continue to register crucial successes in the war against violent livestock robbers terrorising communities in Northern Kenya," he said.

The CS assured of the government's commitment to provide a firm policy framework for the eradication of banditry.

He also said there is a plan to encourage and reward security officers for their valour and selflessness to ensure that the banditry threat is neutralised.

"Conversely, security officers, public officials and opinion leaders of whatever description who facilitate banditry will face painful legal consequences," Kindiki warned.

He was accompanied by Isiolo Governor Abdi Hassan Guyo.

Also present were Regional, County and local security heads, and Formation Field Commanders.