LOCAL NEWS 7.11.2014 MELISA MAIMUNA BODIES OF OFFICERS KILLED ARRIVE FOR BURIAL

The bodies of four police officers, who died in an ambush in kapedo Turkana County last week, were  brought to Lodwar where they will be laid to rest.

The four were among 21 people including 3 civilians killed while going to retrieve the scrap of a car burned in an earlier attack, at the same place by suspected Pokot raiders.

Speaking during a prayer service for the deceased conducted at A.P church in Lodwar, leaders of Turkana county led by M.p turkana central john Lodepe, M.P for turkana south James Lomenen and minister for energy and natural resources madam Rhoda Loyor appeal to the national government to produce security not only in kapedo but also the other borders of the warring communities, to help eradicate future killings and also border of Pokot and turkana should be clearly marked to solve border conflicts.

They also support the ongoing operation in Kapedo and wish that the security officers don’t just look for guns but also the culprits especially leaders who incite people to be brought to justice and serve as a lesson to others.

Present in the service was the senior commander for administration police Mr. Fred Mwei who said they have already over 50 suspects in custody and hopes they will catch more. He condoned the families of the deceased and said they will not be forgotten by the government.

He added that the government will give turkana county first priority during the distribution of security equipment and police officer will be provided with enough protective equipment while going for operations.