Murkomen Puts Gangs on Notice in Vihiga Security Crackdown
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has issued a stern warning to criminal gangs in Vihiga County, declaring that a major security crackdown is imminent. The CS, speaking during a public security meeting, stated that the government has finalized plans for a ruthless operation to flush out gang members responsible for a wave of robberies and violent assaults. He put the criminals on notice, warning them that their reign of terror is about to meet a decisive end.
The operation will involve a multi-agency team that will conduct targeted raids on gang hideouts and intensify patrols in all crime hotspots. CS Murkomen emphasized that the crackdown would be intelligence-led, with a focus on dismantling the entire structure of the criminal networks, from the foot soldiers to their financiers. He assured residents of their safety and confidentiality, urging them to provide information that would aid in the arrests.
Local leaders and residents have welcomed the government’s firm stance, expressing hope that it will restore lasting peace in the county. The CS’s announcement signals a top-down directive to reclaim public spaces from criminal elements and underscores the government’s commitment to using all necessary force to guarantee security. The gangs have been given a clear message to surrender or face the full force of the law.