Narok Town Residents Alarmed Over Rising Insecurity
Narok, Kenya — Residents of Narok town are raising the alarm over what they say is a sudden surge in violent crime, with multiple bodies discovered dumped along the roadside in recent months. In one disturbing incident, the corpse of a 30-year-old man was found at Eagles Junction, not far from Maasai Mara University — the seventh such discovery in just three months, according to local residents.
Many community members accuse the police of being slow to act on these killings. Yusuf Hassan, a local, said there’s growing frustration as suspects are rarely arrested. When a murder happens, no action is taken … we do not know who will be killed next, he said.
Another resident, Hezbon Nyakundi, urged county officials to install street lights across the town, pointing out that many of the bodies are found in poorly lit areas where criminals easily evade detection.
In response to the mounting pressure, Narok’s County Police Commander Riko Ngare called for collective responsibility. He encouraged government officials, civic leaders, and residents to work together in identifying and apprehending suspects.
Meanwhile, local authorities have promised to enhance security by increasing patrols and encouraging community members to report any suspicious activity.