May 26, 2013 (Sunday) At one time Kitale was peaceful and for the most part everyone felt safe in our area but not now. There has been an increase in gang violence and our area has not been left out. There has been a constant reporting of robberies, threats, rape at gunpoint, motorbike and car jackings. They now are using machine guns along with their machetes to commit their evil.
Bungoma has been experiencing horrible attacks from gangs for a month now. Those within the area have formed vigilante groups and have lynched eight suspects but the trouble continues to grow. The gangs that terrorize the Bungoma villages have killed 15 people and maimed more than 150. Victims that have been rescued have been found without their eyes and some of their limbs.
Threatening leaflets warning of an attack similar to Bungoma were distributed throughout Kitale area on May 15th. The police boss and county commissioner were told to prepare for some of the same. They were to expect killings such as those in Bungoma. The former Kitale mayor urged police not to ignore the threats saying insecurity in the region is a reality.
Last night shots were heard and this morning on our way
to church we were told that Simon Masika, a police reservist for our area, was
killed by armed thugs with AK47 rifles.
He was a father of 12 children and a man that everyone loved. The
community mourns.
A mandatory 6 pm curfew has been put in place starting today.
Joshua 1:9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.
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