West Pokot leaders have condemned the killing of Catholic priest Father Alois Cheruiyot, who was murdered during a peace mission at Tot last week.
They are calling for government intervention to eliminate armed bandits operating in the area.
During a thanksgiving ceremony at St Mary's Cheptulel Girls, West Pokot Governor Simon Kachapin, Sigor MP Peter Lochakapong, Kapenguria MP Samuel Moroto, and Woman Representative Rael Aleutum called for a joint security operation to eradicate the criminals.
Governor Kachapin urged residents to reject retaliatory attacks and cooperate with security agencies. "We must not allow criminals to reverse the gains we have made in peacebuilding.
