Nyakach police given shoot-to-kill order amid rising insecurity

Security agencies in Nyakach have been given a shoot-to-kill order due to rising insecurity that caused the death of one person earlier this week.

The directive was announced by Nyakach Deputy County Commissioner Job Adunda, who said incessant cattle rustling has escalated, leading to the loss of life.

This comes even as four robbery suspects were apprehended in Kisumu East following an operation by officers who recovered items of unknown value.

One person was attacked at his house in Ngege village on Thursday and killed by suspected rustlers following his efforts to weed out the vice by reporting suspected offenders to the authorities.

"They are intent on killing our people and taking our livestock. We have said, and we have given instructions to our security officers, to shoot to kill those who are armed and have the intent to kill innocent people," said Adunda.

"Even that shoot-to-kill order, I think it will tame this banditry, and we want them to be serious with what they said because we are tired of losing lives—innocent people—and we are tired of losing livestock," a resident, Joseph Were, noted.

Meanwhile, four robbery suspects were detained at the Kasagam Police Station after they were apprehended on Friday night.

The four were caught following a sting operation organized by a multi-agency unit, where an assortment of items, including electronics, household items, and even shoes, were recovered in two hideouts in Obunga and Nyamasaria estates.

"We have intensified patrols, and we have recalled all officers who were on annual leave for synergy. We really do not want any criminals, and we thank members of the public who are giving us reports," Kisumu East OCPD Edward Masibo said.

The four are assisting police with investigations pending arraignment.