Residents of Kabulokor area in Trana County have been left in fear and uncertainty as their subcounty faces an indefinite closure due to escalating insecurity. Reports of frequent bandit attacks targeting residents and teachers have forced authorities to take drastic measures, including shutting down schools in the affected area.

The decision to close Kabulokor Primary School was made after a series of violent incidents, culminating in a fatal confrontation between bandits and police officers. According to eyewitnesses, on Saturday, three bandits were shot dead in Kalemuyang area following a fierce exchange of gunfire with law enforcement.

In response to the escalating violence, authorities have vowed to take stern action against the perpetrators. Speaking to reporters, a senior police officer emphasized the need to crush the aggressors swiftly to prevent further bloodshed.

"We are going to have less of this kind of incidence, but in the meantime, we must crush the aggressors," Prof. Kithure Kindiki said. "If we entertain discussions while people are being attacked, we create a culture of impunity. We must teach these bandits a lesson of their life, if they will be alive to learn anything." Added the CS Interior.

The closure of Kabulokor Primary School has left residents grappling with uncertainty and fear for their safety. With the schools shut down and daily life disrupted, many are calling for urgent action to restore peace and security in the area.

Local community leaders have urged authorities to deploy more resources and personnel to combat the banditry menace effectively. They have also called for measures to address the underlying issues driving the violence, including poverty and marginalization.

The closure of the school underscores the serious security challenges facing Turkana County and the urgent need for a comprehensive strategy to tackle them. As residents await further developments, there is hope that swift and decisive action will bring an end to the cycle of violence and restore peace to the troubled region.