Matiang'i resumes war on drugs after Bamburi attacks

Fred Matiang'i, secretary of the Cabinet of the Interior, renewed the fight against the drug trafficking on the coast, responsible, according to him, of the increase of the number of bands of terrorists who terrorize the inhabitants.

Dr. Matiang'i said on Sunday that dealing with drug traffickers would be "painful", given the risks involved.

"We are starting an unprecedented effort to combat drug trafficking. I do not doubt that it will be painful, but we are ready to begin this journey, "Dr Matiang'i said after a three-hour meeting with political and security leaders in Mombasa.

Among the leaders were William Kingi, acting governor of Mombasa, Senator Mohammed Faki and deputies Abdulswamad Nassir (Mvita), Mohammed Ali (Nyali) and Mishi Mboko (Likoni).

Dr. Matiang'i, accompanied by Inspector General of Police Hillary Mutyambai, said there was a clear link between drug trafficking and the increase in the number of criminal gangs.

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He added that the drug trade has been a problem for a long time on the coast, adding that the government would go a step further, "even if it looks between us".

He said he is fully aware of the risks, but has promised to face them head-on. "We've been talking about it for a long time. Honestly, I think Kenyans would not want to hear about threats and promises on my part, but rather about results. And I promise you they will see results, "he said.

He added that more officers and additional equipment would be deployed to ensure the victory of the war.

"We will do all that is necessary ... we can not give the lives of young people to drug traffickers. What kind of society would we be?

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The minister noted that drug traffickers are frustrating the government's efforts to improve youth programs in Mombasa.

"The time has come to make choices and, as a government, we have made ours. We must also be sincere because this thing has destroyed children in Mombasa.

"We can not continue to talk to each other as if it's an ordinary matter, it's not the case," he said.

He added that his visit was caused by Monday's attack on Bamburi residents by a group of criminals who wounded 13 people.