The Minister of State for Provincial Administration and Internal Security Prof.George Saitoti has extended the deadline on the General amnesty issued by the Government to surrender illegal firearms to January 20 2010.
In a statement to the press, the Minister said his action was prompted by the good response by members of the pastoralist communities on the earlier amnesty that was issued by the Government.
Professor Saitoti said that he expected that the extension will allow those still in possession of illegal firearms to surrender them before the Government moves in to mop up all illegal firearms, immediately after the expiry of the amnesty period.
He thanked all those who have responded positively and assured those in areas prone to cattle rustling that the Government will provide them with adequate security.
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