ELGEYO MARAKWET, Kenya — Police have recovered 41 illegal firearms in Elgeyo Marakwet County after residents voluntarily surrendered the weapons as part of an ongoing disarmament campaign.
In a statement on Wednesday, the National Police Service (NPS) said the firearms and accompanying ammunition were handed over on September 17 and have since been secured pending further administrative action.
The exercise, aimed at curbing banditry and restoring peace in Kenya’s northwestern counties, has also seen weapons surrendered in neighbouring West Pokot.
On the same day, an AK-47 rifle with a magazine containing five rounds of 7.62mm ammunition was handed over in Rorok Village, Cheptulel Location, through local administrators.
NPS welcomed the voluntary disarmament, describing it as a “positive step toward curbing the proliferation of illegal arms and fostering lasting peace.”
“The Service commends members of the public for voluntarily surrendering illegal weapons and encourages others who may still be in possession to follow suit,” read part of the statement.
41 MORE ILLEGAL FIREARMS VOLUNTARILY SURRENDERED IN TOT, ELGEYO MARAKWET COUNTY Yesterday, security agencies in Tot, Elgeyo Marakwet County, received 41 illegally-held firearms and associated ammunition, which were voluntarily surrendered by local residents. This large-scale
Police further urged residents to cooperate with security agencies by reporting suspicious activities at the nearest police station or anonymously through toll-free hotlines 999, 911, 112, #FichuaKwaDCI 0800 722 203, or WhatsApp 0709 570 000.
The government has intensified disarmament efforts in the Rift Valley amid recurring cattle rustling and banditry attacks, which have claimed lives and displaced families.
