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Murkomen: Hardcore criminals returning guns in North Rift
15th September, 2025 11:56 PM
Interior Cabinet Secretary (CS) Kipchumba Murkomen has said that ongoing security operations in the North Rift have begun to bear fruit, with hardcore criminals voluntarily surrendering firearms.
Speaking to a local TV station on Tuesday night, September 15, 2025, Murkomen noted that the persistent efforts by police to pursue and apprehend armed criminals have boosted public confidence and encouraged compliance.
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“In North Rift, hardcore criminals are returning their guns because of the persistent operation that was done by the police. When citizens see that police are determined to apprehend criminals, the level of support goes higher,” he said.
The CS added that the improved security has allowed schools to reopen and economic activities to resume in areas that were previously affected by banditry and violence.
Surrendered firearms
His remarks come shortly after five residents from Sagat, Kasemoi, and Marich sub-locations in Tot Division, Kerio Valley Sub-County, have voluntarily surrendered illegal firearms to security agencies as part of the ongoing disarmament exercise.
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In a statement on Monday, September 15, 2025, the National Police Service (NPS) revealed that the surrendered cache included three AK-47 rifles.
“The cache included three AK-47 rifles, each with an empty magazine; one AK-47 rifle with a magazine containing eight rounds of ammunition; and another AK-47 rifle with a magazine containing five rounds of ammunition,” the statement read in part.
Further, the NPS revealed that all weapons have since been secured and will undergo further administrative action.
The National Police Service (NPS) lauded the individuals for taking a bold step toward promoting peace and security in the troubled Kerio Valley region.
“The National Police Service commends these individuals for this bold step and appreciates the support of local leaders and communities in advancing peace and security in the Kerio Valley,” the statement added.
Police have also commended the role played by community leaders and residents in encouraging the voluntary handover of illegal arms.
“Members of the public are encouraged to emulate this gesture by surrendering any illegal arms in their possession and by sharing information that may assist in disarmament and crime prevention,” NPS added.
