A resident in Samburu Central Sub-County has voluntarily surrendered an illegally held firearm.
In a statement on April 16, 2026, the National Police Service confirmed that the weapon was handed over to authorities at Maralal Police Station on April 15.
According to the statement by the police, the firearm was surrendered by a resident from Loosuk Location who responded to the government’s directive encouraging members of the public to give up illegally held weapons.
The police also revealed that the resident handed over an AK-47 rifle together with one magazine and three rounds of ammunition.
“Yesterday, 15th April 2026, a resident of Loosuk Location voluntarily surrendered an illegally held AK-47 rifle, along with one magazine and three rounds of ammunition, to police officers at Maralal Police Station. The firearm and ammunition are now secured in the station armoury, pending further action”, part of the statement read.
The police further revealed that the latest recovery brings the total number of weapons collected in the area to eight firearms, alongside 31 rounds of ammunition since the operation began.
The National Police Service praised individuals who have complied with the directive.
The service also urged members of the public still in possession of unlicensed firearms to surrender them to the nearest police station or administrative office.
“The disarmament exercise remains ongoing. Members of the public who hold unlicensed firearms are strongly encouraged to take advantage of the current amnesty period and surrender them to the nearest administrative or police office, without fear of prosecution”, the statement added.
