Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has announced that five Mandera chiefs who were abducted earlier this year by suspected Al-Shabaab militants will be honoured with State commendations. Tuko.co.ke – Kenya news.+2Kenyans+2
The five chiefs—Adaw Abdi Mohammed, Mohammed Hassan, Mohammed Nur, Ibrahim Gabow, and Abdi Hassan Suraw—were kidnapped in February while travelling from Wargadud to Elwak in Mandera South. Their ordeal lasted 62 days, after which they were released in April. Citizen Digital+2allAfrica.com+2
Speaking at a security forum (Jukwaa la Usalama) in Elwak, Murkomen praised the chiefs for their courage, resilience, and dedication to duty despite the trauma. He promised they will receive Head of State Commendations later this year, during the national celebrations. Tuko.co.ke – Kenya news.+2allAfrica.com+2
Murkomen also extended public apologies to the chiefs on behalf of the government, affirmed that no ransom was paid, and emphasized that the community played a key role via elders in securing the chiefs’ safe return. K24 Digital+2Kenyans+2
