Criminals terrorising residents in Kuria East Sub County of Migori County have been put on notice to surrender all illegal firearms in their possession or face the long arm of the government.

At the same time, the government has asked the local Kuria community to refrain from engaging in unnecessary land disputes with Kipsigis and Maasai people living in the Transmara area of Narok County.

The notice was issued by Migori County Commissioner (CC) Mutua Kisilu, following complaints from local leaders over endless cases of killings related to land disputes, heightened cattle thefts and the general insecurity ongoing in the region.

While addressing Madaraka day celebrations at Kegonga Primary School in Kuria East, Mr.