The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has condemned the banditry attack that took place on Saturday in Namariat Village, Turkana county leaving eleven people dead.
Through a statement, IPOA said it had launched a monitoring exercise to establish the circumstances around the attack on innocent Kenyans.
“The Independent Policing Oversight Authority condemns with the strongest terms possible, the inhumane act meted upon the civilians and dedicated officers who were carrying out their duties,” read the statement.
The agency could not fathom how the country continues to lose members of the public and security officers at the hands of criminal gangs.
Additionally, IPOA said that a decisive action should be made by the police leadership proportionate to the gravity of the crime committed in Namariat village.
IPOA further cautioned the public against attacking security personnel which is tantamount to challenging Kenya’s sovereignty and calls for a firm but lawful response by the police to ensure lasting peace across all the country.
“Over time, IPOA has made a raft of recommendations to the National Police Service arising from our monitoring of various incidents including the Mpeketoni and Kapedo attacks,” said IPOA.
The Saturday attack left eight security officers, two civilians and a local chief dead.