Operation Ondoa Jangili, which targets criminal groups in Isiolo and Marsabit counties, has done a lot in pacifying the region that had for long not known peace, Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen has said.
“The operation has thwarted several criminal activities and curbed the proliferation of small arms,” the CS said.
The multi-agency team is grappling with illegal mining, drug and human trafficking as well as cross-border incursions.
The CS was speaking to the media when he received a progress report of the operation at Marsabit Police Station.
The police also paraded recovered and surrendered arms as well as drugs netted in the operation.
“The operation has recovered more than 200 arms and resulted in the arrest of more than 300 suspects, many of whom have been charged,” the CS said.
He added: “The war on drug trafficking has netted 286 foreign nationals. The operation is ongoing, and our multi-agency teams remain vigilant to apprehend criminals and bring lasting peace to the region.”
The CS said 600 NPRs have been hired to strengthen the operation.
