Murkomen Declares Busia Gangs Have Been Contained
Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has announced that notorious criminal gangs that have long terrorized residents of Busia County have now been successfully contained. The CS made the declaration, crediting a sustained and collaborative security operation between the National Police Service and the local community for the breakthrough. He stated that the gangs, which were responsible for a wave of robberies and extortion, have been significantly degraded, restoring a sense of safety to the border town.
According to the CS, the multi-agency operation specifically targeted the gangs’ hideouts and supply networks, leading to numerous arrests and the recovery of illegal weapons. The security approach combined forceful police action with community policing initiatives, which encouraged residents to provide vital intelligence on criminal activities. This partnership proved decisive in identifying and neutralizing the key figures behind the reign of terror.
While declaring the gangs contained, CS Murkomen cautioned that the operation is ongoing to ensure the criminal elements do not regroup. He called for continued vigilance from the public and affirmed the government’s commitment to maintaining the security gains. The announcement has been met with relief by business owners and residents, who have borne the brunt of the gang violence, and marks a significant victory in the efforts to pacify the region.