A report from the Kenya Defence Forces to the National Assembly states that the soldiers would continue with the operation until the National Security Council withdraws them. President Kenyatta sent the military to the five counties following attacks by armed raiders who killed, injured and displaced people. “The military will assist in disarmament and surrender of illegally held arms,” President Kenyatta said. He asked the local peoples to use community policing so that citizens can volunteer support and information to the police. A day before the deployment of the troops, seven women and four children were killed.

Source: Daily Nation March 24, 2017 19:41 UTC