Kerio Valley Gives Three Days to Snitch Priest Killers

Kerio Valley residents asked for three days to find the people who killed a Catholic priest. Local leaders held a security meeting at Chesongoch with police officers and community members. Father Allois Cheruiyot Bett died last Thursday when gunmen shot him after conducting mass. The priest worked at St. Matthias Mulumba Tot Parish for less than six months before his death. His killing forced schools and health centers to shut down across the area.

Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat attended the community meeting and made strong warnings. He told residents they must provide the names of the killers before Thursday arrives. Police have already arrested six suspects connected to the priest's murder case. Lagat promised that normal life would stop if no names came forward. Armed attacks continue despite a heavy security presence across the North Rift region.

Governor Wisley Rotich and Governor Stephen Sang demanded stronger government action against criminal gangs. Bishop Dominic Kimengich urged everyone to work together and catch the killers. Interior Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said bandits mistook the priest for undercover detectives. Lagat promised to protect all government workers and residents from future attacks. Police reservists will guard schools and important buildings throughout Kerio Valley.