West Pokot Governor Faults Nat. Govt Over Chesegon Killings

West Pokot Governor Prof John Lonyangapuo Has Faulted Top Security Organs Over Security Lapse Along The Border Of West Pokot And Elgeyo Marakwet After Five People Have Been Killed By Bandits Within A Month. While Addressing The Press At Kapenguria Prof John Lonyangapuo Pointed Out That The Security Officials Have Been Reluctant To Address The Insecurity Issue As The Pokot Community Continue To Loose People, Animals Stolen, Property Destroyed And Locals Have Been Forced To Desert Their Homes.He Said The Saturday Attack Where Three People Boarding A Motorcycle Were Gunned Down At Chesegon Area Has Gripped Tension In The Area As He Questioned Why The Top Security Organs Continue Being Silence Instead Of Apprehending The Bandit's. He Added That The Escalating Insecurity Has Been Going On Despite The Chesegon Peace Accord Signed In 2019 And The Attacks Are Fuelled By The Insecurity Along The Border Of Elgeyomarakwet And Tiaty In Baringo County.