The National Council of NGOs condemns the killings of four people in Kerio Valley at Kapkobil near Tot.
The cattle rustling and banditry incident led to an unknown number of livestock being driven away by cattle rustlers.
It is disheartening that the four innocent souls were lost to the merciless killers who are masquerading as cattle thieves.
These incidents should end.
Like all other Kenyans, the people of Kerio Valley have a right to peace.
Therefore, the government and neighbouring counties should address cattle rustling in the region to end the long time menace.
The untold suffering meted on innocent people in the valley can only be mitigated through punitive measures on the transgressors.
We urge the government to take stern measures to end innocent killings that have engulfed the area as a result of barbaric acts of cattle raids and banditry.
As the country heads to the 2022 general elections, the government should ensure that all parts of the country enjoy peace.
Our security apparatus must move with speed to assure people that those who terrorized innocent citizens will be brought to book.
We strongly condemn the killings as we hope peaceful coexistence will be restored in Kerio Valley and any other part of the nation experiencing any form of insecurity.
We urge Kenyans to work closely with security agencies to identify the few criminals in our peaceful society.
We condole with the families of the departed souls and the people of Kerio Valley at large.
National Council of NGOs chairman
Edited by Kiilu Damaris
