Dawn to dusk curfew imposed in Garissa over insecurity

The government has announced a month-long dusk to dawn curfew in parts of Garissa County due to increased criminal attacks fueled by land conflicts. 

According to a statement by Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i, the curfew takes effect today, Wednesday 23rd March 2022.

CS Matiang’i, said the attacks have resulted in the loss of life and destruction of property. 

“Incidences of criminal attacks fuelled by conflicts over land and other resources have been reported in parts of Garissa Central Division, in Garissa Sub-County of Garissa County.” Said Matiang’i.

Adding that: “This has triggered retaliatory attacks and the loss of life, destruction of property and created tensions in the affected areas.”

The CS said additional security agencies have been mobilised and deployed to the area.

He further added that the situation has created tension in the affected areas and additional security agencies have been mobilized and deployed to the area. 

23 suspects are currently in police custody over the incidents and will be processed upon completion of investigations.