Northeastern regional commissioner Nicodemus Ndalana has warned land cartels in Garissa town to immediately stop demolishing and torching houses. Speaking at a baraza at Modikar in Garissa, Ndalana said the government will protect the property of citizens and will not allow property destruction and razing of houses. Last week a bulldozer demolished more than 35 houses in the same area at 2am, witnesses told the press. Sources told the Star attackers fired bullets in the air before attacking residents and burning their houses. Police will only provide services to people with valid title deeds or court orders allowing demolition to recover their land.

Source: The Star June 03, 2021 18:56 UTC