Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i has declared war against an alleged criminal gang in Nakuru called ‘Confirm’ said to be terrorizing residents.
Three mysterious murders involving women which have been reported within the last two weeks in Mawanga, Bahati sub-county,Nakuru County, are being investigated by police and a special operation aimed at apprehending the culprits has been launched, according to Interior CS Fred Matiang’i.
The bizarre killings have shocked residents forcing some to flee the area fear for their lives, saying the thugs have been attacking them in broad light and stealing their valuables before killing them.
Women have fallen victims and some have been raped and their bodies burnt to conceal evidence, according to authorities.
Three mysterious murders involving women which have been reported within the last two weeks in Mawanga, Bahati sub-county, Nakuru County, are being investigated by police and a special operation aimed at apprehending the culprits has been launched, according to Interior CS Fred Matiang’i.
Speaking on Saturday while addressing worshippers at Ekerubo SDA church in Kitutu Masaba, Nyamira County, the CS said the government is aware of schemes orchestrated by the said group and will act on them.
“There is this group called Confirm in Nakuru…we are ready for them, we shall camp in Nakuru,” said Matiang’i.
“I will be there together with the Inspector General…wanajiita Confirm…tuko tayari kuwa confirm sasa, you can’t be terrorizing Kenyans, women, in Nakuru…we are ready for them kabisa.”
In the same light, the CS reassured the public of the government’s commitment to dealing with insecurity in the country, especially the Rift Valley area which is prone to many attacks.
“We have laid down proper security mechanism to also deal with other war prime areas in Rift Valley,” Matiang’i noted.
He also called on police officers to be vigilant in addressing the situation, warning them against being used by politicians to cover up crimes.
“Our work is not to escort criminals, so that people go to sit somewhere to loot the country. We cannot be safeguarding those stealing from our people, following them wherever they go and holding meetings at night. Whenever we find them, we will take action,” he said.
CS Matiang’i further urged Nyamira residents to join the rest of the country in dedicating July as a month of prayer towards a peaceful electioneering period.
“We also want to dedicate July as a prayer month ahead of polls. We are talking to all religious leaders across the country,” Matiang’i said.
Nakuru County Commissioner, Erastus Mbui on Monday said a multiagency security team have scaled up operations to guarantee safety and order to residents mostly in the informal settlements parts of the city.
Mbui said they have flagged criminal gangs within the city named, Eastlando, Msafi Kwanza, Confirm and Gaza which are often involved in gruesome murders, robbery, drug peddling, phone snatching among other petty crimes.
Mbui said security team has already arrested some of the gang members and are facing different criminal charges both at Nakuru and Naivasha Law Courts adding that the government is on high alert during this electioneering period.
Mbui while addressing a peace meeting in Naivasha assured residents that the government has put thorough security measures that will guarantee peace before, during and after the August polls.
“We are keenly monitoring all the candidates to ensure no incitement cases are reported that may lead to unrest in the region”, said Mbui.
Mbui urged the public to elect leaders who have their interests at heart and not to be swayed by empty promises while at the same time calling for political tolerance during this campaign period.
He said Nakuru has also rolled out several peace led initiatives in partnership with various non-governmental organizations including sports, sensitization programs in areas that have been flagged as hot spots for election-related violence.
On her part, Youth Bila Noma programs coordinator Rukiya Ahmed said the organization is closely working with youth groups to tame hate, polarization and extremism during the ongoing electioneering period.
Rukiya said the organization is bridging the gap in accessing government for youth related programs which she said will keep off young people from being misused by politicians.
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