By Prosper Gibolo
Local leaders in North Karamoja have tasked the Uganda Peoples Defense Forces- UPDF to deploy military personnel along the Uganda-Kenya in a bid to stamp out cross border cattle rustling.
The pleas follow reported incursions by suspected Turkana rustlers from Kenya in areas of Kaabong and Kotido causing mayhem and stealing livestock from the area residents.
The latest incident happened on 9th March 2024 when suspected Turkana warriors raided 32 cows from Kakamar Sub County in Kaabong District.
Speaking over the weekend during a peace meeting held at Moruitit, leaders from Kotido and Kaabong tasked the military officials to urgently deploy personnel in the porous areas to avoid escalating the brewing insecurity.
Jino Meri the Kaabong district chairperson highlighted the need to deploy soldiers at the border saying this will prevent further entry of armed Turkana raiders into the region, so that the communities can also start farming.
The leaders also emphasized the importance of collaboration between security agencies and communities to address insecurity and foster development in North Karamoja.
Maj Gen Don Nabasa, UPDF 3rd Division Commander, pledged enhanced security deployments and urged community cooperation to eradicate wrongdoers for peace and development.
