H.E. Abdulhakim Aboud, Lamu Deputy Governor today condoled with attack victims in Bobo Sonke village, Hindi Ward.
The DG, who spoke on behalf of H.E. Governor Twaha, stated that the County Government will provide food assistance to the affected families and assist them in rebuilding their lives.
He further stated that all students from impacted households will be granted a scholarship under the County Scholarship affirmative action program.
The DG also urged residents to preserve law and order in order to allow the multi-agency teams to carry out their duty.
County CECM Trade Hon. Josphat Musembi, CECM Education Hon. Paul Thairu HSC, CECM Health Dr. Ann Gathoni, Hongwe MCA James Komu Janko, accompanied the DG.
Governor H.E Fahim Twaha has today assured the public that the Ministry of Lands is in the process of issuing squatters within Lamu County with title deeds.
This follows the completion of the survey process by Lamu County Government for most land occupied by squatters, stated Governor Fahim.
He was speaking to residents of Widho sub-location, Mkunumbi Ward, after he led a delegation to condole with the affected families following a spate of attacks that have led to loss of seven lives and destruction of property.
The Governor condemned the heinous attacks and urged residents to maintain peace, order and cooperation with security agencies in sharing information on suspicious activities.
“I urge the members of the public to adhere with the dusk-to-dawn curfew for a period of Thirty (30) days effective 5th, 2022 in Witu, Mpeketoni, Mkunumbi and Hindi Divisions as instructed by the the Ministry of Interior since it will assist the security agencies to combat the polarized situation,” said Governor Fahim.
He further assured the residents that, the County Executive will this Thursday, January 6th hold an emergency sitting to reallocate a fund of KSh.1million to aid towards the families’ rebuilding and recovery process.
Governor Fahim also instructed the Department of Education to enroll four secondary school students from the area who lost their parents in the attack in the County’s full scholarship program under affirmative action. The villagers will also receive food aid under the ongoing County relief for drought program.
In attendance were: Hongwe MCA Hon. James Komu, County Executive Committee Members Hon. Paul Thairu HSC, Hon. Josphat Musembi, CS Mr. John Mburu, COS Mr. Mohamed Bute and Lamu West Acting DCC Mr. Gakuru, Security agencies among other County and national government officials.
Story by: Samuel Mkare
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I’m outraged and heartbroken about the atrocities committed against innocent civilians of Widho Village, Mkunumbi Ward, Lamu County, yesterday night.
I sincerely condole with the families of Joseph Mwangi, Francis Kamau, John Murimi, Peter Musyoka, Maina Wanjege and Peter Maina, brutally murdered in the vile attack, as confirmed by security authorities. Equally, my heart aches, like I’m sure all of you do as well, for all those that have been wounded or lost property.
The situation on ground is still evolving and I’m constantly being updated. I call on the Security apparatus at National, Regional and County levels to get to the bottom of this issue and serve justice expeditiously. It is our continuous obligation to defend the interests of all the civilians and their right to life, at all measures.
Thank you. May God bless you all. And may God protect us and all those standing watch for Kenya.
