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In a strongly worded statement issued yesterday, Marsabit County leaders expressed their profound shock and disappointment over the escalating insecurity along the Kenya-Ethiopia border. The leaders condemned a series of violent incidents that have resulted in multiple deaths, abductions, and the destruction of property.
The most recent wave of violence began on August 9, 2024, when a bulldozer belonging to Ethiopia was set ablaze by unknown militia at Golole, near the border. This was followed by the abduction of two Korean missionaries, who remain incommunicado.
The situation took a tragic turn on the night of August 12, 2024, when a vehicle transporting food items from Nairobi to Dukana was ambushed by unidentified assailants at Elledimtu, along the Forolle-Turbi Road. The vehicle, carrying 10 passengers, was attacked, leaving eight passengers dead. Their bodies, along with the vehicle, were set on fire. One passenger was severely injured, while a minor managed to escape unhurt.
Marsabit County Governor, H.E. Hon. Mohamud Mohamed Ali, alongside other county leaders, condemned these heinous acts, offering their deepest condolences to the families of the deceased and wishing a swift recovery to those injured. The leaders emphasized the urgent need for the National Government to intervene.
“We urge the National Government, through the State Department of Interior, to address this matter with the seriousness it deserves. The residents living along the border deserve to live in peace and harmony, just like other Kenyans residing elsewhere,” the statement read.
The leaders called for calm and urged residents to remain peaceful as the government tackles the security concerns. The appeal highlights the growing frustration among the people of Marsabit, who have long endured insecurity and violence in the region.
The statement was signed by Governor Ali, Senator Mohamed Chute, Women Representative Naomi Waqo, and Members of Parliament Wario Adhe (North Horr), Joseph Lekuton (Laisamis), Prof Guyo Wawa (Moyale), and Dido Ali Raso (Saku).
The ongoing unrest at the Kenya-Ethiopia border has drawn attention to the urgent need for stronger security measures to protect the lives and property of residents in the affected areas. The leaders have reiterated their commitment to working with the National Government to restore peace and normalcy.
