Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has confirmed the successful rescue of a teenage girl who had been kidnapped in Yatya, Baringo North.
In an update on Sunday, June 8, the CS attributed the success of the operation to effective security coordination, adding that the girl has since been reunited with her family.
“I am pleased to report that a teenage girl who was kidnapped in Yatya, Baringo North Sub-County, three days ago has been found safe and is on her way to be reunited with her family.
"I congratulate our security teams at the National, Regional and Local levels for a well-coordinated operation. I particularly wish to laud the Naudo Location Chief Mr. Japheth Pakka for a job well done together with local elders and security officers including NPR. I appreciate the two communities in the area for their invaluable support and cooperation," he said.
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While praising the successful outcome, Murkomen noted that justice would be pursued.
The CS also directed local officials to take proactive measures to address the root causes of such crimes.
"Our National Police Service will pursue the perpetrators and bring them to justice. I have also directed our officers in Baringo North and Tiaty Central Sub-Counties under the leadership of the County Commissioner to organize a community meeting to resolve the underlying issues that allegedly led to this terrifying crime," he added.
Additionally, highlighting the emotional toll the ordeal had on the young victim and her sibling, Murkomen announced further support measures.
"Considering the trauma that the girl and her brother (who escaped the kidnappers earlier) underwent, we have arranged for psychosocial support for them and if the family allows, we have offered to take them to a boarding school outside their home Sub-County where they will feel safe and at peace to pursue their education," he further said.
