By Michelle Ndaga
Security efforts in the volatile Kerio Valley received a boost on Tuesday, 23 September 2025, after residents voluntarily surrendered 15 AK-47 rifles and 77 rounds of ammunition to police in Tot.
The weapons were handed over to the sub-county security team with the facilitation of local Peace Committees from Ketut, Chemwonyo, Mon, Kiptumbur, Kibaimwa, Chechan, and Murukutwo locations.
Authorities confirmed that the recovered firearms and ammunition are now securely in police custody.
This latest surrender brings the total number of illegal firearms collected under the ongoing disarmament exercise to 205 rifles, 1,413 rounds of ammunition, and one firearm grenade (FRG).
The National Police Service (NPS) praised the cooperation of local elders and peace committees, noting that the voluntary handover is a sign of growing trust between the community and security agencies. “We encourage residents to continue supporting peace by sharing information and surrendering illegal weapons,” the NPS said in a statement.
