- Internal Security Minister Kipchumba Murkomen announced that five Mandera chiefs kidnapped by Al-Shabaab militants earlier this year would be honored
- The chiefs were attacked in February ahead of President William Ruto Mandera’s scheduled visit and released in April after 62 days.
- The chiefs gave a sad description of their misery in Somalia, admitting the trauma made them emotionally and financially distracted
- Murkomen promised government support, including counseling, financial assistance, and more strict welfare and security measures
Minister of Internal Security Kipchumba Murkomen He has announced that five chiefs who were kidnapped by suspected al-Shabaab militants in Mandera County will be identified.
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Murkomen explained that the chiefs would receive the government’s congratulations on their commitment, stability and dedication to the work after they endured a few weeks’ imprisonment.
The administrators were attacked in early February between Bamba Owla and Ires Suki, just days before the President’s planned visit William Ruto in the area.
They were later released in April after what Murkomen referred to as a delicate conversation led by a society that guaranteed them to return safely without compensation paid.
How will the government respect the kidnapped chiefs?
Speaking in Elwak on the second day of the Security Forum’s visit, Murkomen praised the chiefs as heroes and confirmed that they would be fired.
The minister explained that during this year’s celebrations of the Heroes Day, the administration of Kenya first You will recognize their commitment.
“Once again I apologize, and I say this year all five chiefs will receive government credentials. They will be respected by the government for their courage to endure hardships and return to work. He said.
Murkomen revealed that the release of the chiefs was obtained through the intervention of local elders, who collaborated with kidnappers according to cultural traditions that value negotiations and reconciliation.
He emphasized that no compensation was paid and no government funds were spent in the process.
The five chiefs, Adaw Abdi Mohammed, Mohammed Hassan, Mohammed Nur, Ibrahim Gabow, Abdi Hassan, and Abdi Hassan Suraw, spoke publicly for the first time.
How did the government ensure the release of the kidnapped chiefs?
They exposed the horrible details of their 62 -day capture in Somalia, remembering the fear, uncertainty, and suffering they endured.
The chiefs expressed his gratitude for the prayers and good intentions of Kenyans, saying the national support gave them strength in captivity.
However, they admitted that the trauma made them emotionally and financially distracted.
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They applied for counseling services, financial assistance, and equipment support to help them return to normal life and continue to serve their communities.
“We went through a lot of suffering there, leaving our families in distress,” Adaw Abdi Mohammed said.
Murkomen promised that the government would respond to these issues, promising the improvement of well -being and safety arrangements for administrators serving in high -risk areas.
How will the Mandera chiefs get inspiration?
As reported earlier, Murkomen announced that by December, chiefs and chiefs of chiefs in fragile areas, especially in counties facing militia threats, would be given guns for protection.
Those who do not have the skills to use weapons will go through immediate training, while those who are already trained will receive weapons without delay.
Murkomen also revealed plans to expand the recruitment of national police officers, prepare security units, and establish a car rental program to increase mobility in remote areas.
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