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.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki during the handover of camels stolen recently but recovered from bandits at Mulango Anti Stock Theft Unit (ASTU) Camp, Isiolo County on January 4, 2024.
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.
Recovered camels grazing in Isiolo County.
"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.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki with Governor Abdi Hassan Guyo during the handover of camels stolen recently but recovered from bandits at Mulango Anti Stock Theft Unit (ASTU) Camp, Isiolo County on January 4, 2024.
He was accompanied by Isiolo Governor Abdi Hassan Guyo.
Also present were Regional, County and local security heads, and Formation Field Commanders.
Recovered camels grazing in Isiolo County. Interior CS Kithure Kindiki speaking to an officer during the handover of camels recovered from bandits, at Mulango Anti Stock Theft Unit (ASTU) Camp, Isiolo County on January 4, 2024.Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Officers during the handover of camels recovered from bandits, at Mulango Anti Stock Theft Unit (ASTU) Camp, Isiolo County on January 4, 2024.Recovered camels grazing in Isiolo County. Isiolo County Assembly Speaker Mohammed Qoto speaking during the handover of camels recovered from bandits, at Mulango Anti Stock Theft Unit (ASTU) Camp, Isiolo County on January 4, 2024.Isiolo Elders during the handover of camels recovered from bandits, at Mulango Anti Stock Theft Unit (ASTU) Camp, Isiolo County on January 4, 2024.Interior CS Kithure Kindiki during the handover of camels recovered from bandits, at Mulango Anti Stock Theft Unit (ASTU) Camp, Isiolo County on January 4, 2024.A KDF officer wearing a belt of ammunition (Bandolier).Interior CS Kithure Kindiki with other leaders during the handover of camels recovered from bandits, at Mulango Anti Stock Theft Unit (ASTU) Camp, Isiolo County on January 4, 2024.Residents and KDF Members during the handover of camels recovered from bandits, at Mulango Anti Stock Theft Unit (ASTU) Camp, Isiolo County on January 4, 2024.Isiolo County residents during the handover of camels recovered from bandits, at Mulango Anti Stock Theft Unit (ASTU) Camp, Isiolo County on January 4, 2024.Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki during the handover of camels stolen recently but recovered from bandits at Mulango Anti Stock Theft Unit (ASTU) Camp, Isiolo County on January 4, 2024.
