Security forces deployed in Marsabit County have pledged to leave no stone unturned in their efforts to eradicate illicit firearms that have been wreaking havoc in the region.
The operation, which has no timeframe, is focused on targeting those responsible for the proliferation of small and light weapons from Ethiopia, which has been embroiled in conflicts.
According to Bernard Mbatha, the operation commander, they have managed to recover some arms since the operation began, and he expressed optimism that the issue will be resolved in the long run.
"The 30 days span was only on the curfew, the operation in Marsabit has got no timeframe, the only thing that it has are targets. Unless those targets are met, the operation is here to stay with us," he said.
Mbatha called on the residents to work together with the security agencies to restore peace and assured them that the security agencies will operate within the confines of the law.
Marsabit county Police Commander Paul Rotich attributed the proliferation of illegal arms in the county to the vast and porous border, which he vowed to address.
"The porosity of the border has actually played a role in enabling firearms inflow into the county. It may take long but I am assuring you that is an area where we are not going to relent, we are going to give our best so that we can address the inflow of the firearms," he said.
