Fight Al-shabaab the same way you fought locusts, Wajir residents tell the Government

WAJIR- A section of elders from wajir county have urged the national government to strenghten their efforts in the fight against Al- shabab in order to restore peace and stability in the region.

Speaking during a consultative conference for peace and countering- violent terrorism at the county commissioner’s residence, the elders said that the government should show the same efforts they had executed in fighting the desert locust that have invaded the region.

”Desert locust have invaded our town, they were destroyed, why can’t you do the same to Al- shabab?”asked an elder.

Wajir county elders attending the consultative conference for peace and countering- violent terrorism at the county commissioner’s residence

The residents further requested the government to arm locals in the interior saying that they stand a better chance in eliminating the Somalia-based militant group Al- shabab.

This meeting comes at a time when the militants have intensified their attacks in the Northern region.

Wajir,Garissa and Mandera counties have been worst hit by the attacks.

”Give weapons to the locals and the camel headers, and we will assure that Al- shabab will be a thing of the past” the elders added.

Wajir county commissioner Jacob Narengo has also warned locals aiding the terrorist saying that they are among the hurdles on why Alshabab cannot be defeated.

”I warn you, stop aiding Alshabab, we catch and arrest you,” said Mr Narengo.

Present in the event was Wajir governor Mohamed Abdi Mohamud, CAS Environment Mohamed Elmi, Eldas MP Hon. Adan keynan, Wajir County MP Fatuma Gedi, Nomintated senator Farxiya Haaji , Wajir south MP Mohamud Omar, Wajir East MP Rashid Kassim among others.