West Pokot Disarmament Operation Faces Backlash Over Alleged Excessive Force

Residents in West Pokot county have raised concerns over the ongoing disarmament operation, accusing security officers of using excessive force. While the operation has recovered 97 firearms and 193 rounds of ammunition, locals claim it deviates from the official directives of Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen. Reports of property destruction and physical violence against residents, including women, have emerged, prompting calls for better communication and community engagement.