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In Embobut, Marakwet East, a local resident handed over a loaded AK-47 rifle containing three rounds of ammunition to the nearby police station on Thursday. The surrender is part of ongoing disarmament efforts aimed at reducing the presence of illegal firearms in Elgeyo Marakwet County.
Speaking during a visit to Samburu on Sunday, November 9, 2025, the President said security agencies are aware of individuals in possession of illegal weapons and will move to recover them if not surrendered voluntarily.
According to the National Police Service (NPS), one of the firearms was fitted with a retractable butt and loaded with 12 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, while the other had a wooden butt with an empty magazine.