Human rights activists challenge Nyong’o to address insecurity in Kisumu

By Jabali Media

Human rights activists in Kisumu have challenged governor Anyang’ Nyong’o to ‘take the bull by its horns,’ and address the runaway insecurity in Lakeside County.

According to Audi Ogada, as the chair of the security committee in the County, the governor has a major role to play in a bid to ensure that residents enjoy peace and tranquillity.

“The National Police Service Act section 41 of 2011 establishes that the governor is the chair of security organs in a given County. I am urging our governor to ensure that he appoints the best security team to protect the people of Kisumu,” said Ogada, in an exclusive interview with Jabali Digital.

Ogada said the governor in collaboration with County Police Commander and County Commissioner can in the meantime, establish a special team of security officers to reign in on suspected criminals, who continue to maim, rob and kill Kisumu residents unabated.   

On his part, activist Michael Otieno Nyaguti urged security agencies to up their game in dealing with suspected criminals.

“We want to see security officers in uniform patrol crime infested areas of Kisumu so as to enable the residents to know that their lives matter,” he said.

On Tuesday morning, the body of a lady was discovered in a tunnel at Otonglo. She was reportedly hit by a hammer on her forehead.

Elsewhere, a night guard at Maraba Primary School in North Nyakach Ward was reportedly stabbed to death by unknown people.

James Olale Kato’s body was discovered when pupils trooped to school on Tuesday morning.

Writers: Florence Omollo and Johnson Juma.