Resident surrenders illegal firearm in Isiolo amid disarmament efforts
A resident has voluntarily surrendered an illegal firearm to authorities in Isiolo County.
In a statement shared by the National Police Service (NPS) on Saturday, February 21, 2026, police said officers in the county received and secured an assault rifle together with three rounds of ammunition. The weapon was handed over by a member of the public in the Oldonyiro area.
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According to the NPS, the surrender took place during an operation conducted with the support of National Government Administration Officers and local village elders. The joint effort was aimed at enhancing security and encouraging members of the public to give up illegal firearms.
“Police officers in Isiolo County have received and secured an assault rifle, along with three rounds of ammunition, which was voluntarily surrendered by a member of the public in the Oldonyiro area. The firearm was handed over during an operation conducted with the assistance of National Government Administration Officers and village elders,” NPS stated.
The service urged individuals still in possession of illegal firearms to present them to security agencies without delay. Authorities also appealed to members of the public to continue cooperating with law enforcement officers by sharing information that could help curb the spread of illegal firearms and other criminal activities.
“The National Police Service commends all the stakeholders involved in the successful voluntary surrender of the illegal firearm. We urge all those still in possession of illegal firearms to voluntarily present them to the security agencies.”
Security agencies have in recent months intensified efforts to improve safety in parts of Isiolo County, with a focus on removing illegal weapons from circulation and strengthening collaboration with local communities.
