Kisumu — The government has reshuffled the Anti-Stock Theft Unit stationed at Tol station in Nyakach Sub County in the wake of border clashes as a result of cattle rustling.

Nyanza Regional Commissioner Flora Mworoa said Wednesday the security apparatus heeded to complaints from the locals who accused the officers of laxity.

"Last week on Friday there was a demonstration here to push for the transfer of police officers in Tol station," she said.

Mworoa said all the officers were transferred and new ones posted to deal with cattle rustling menace in the area.

The vice has led to community confrontations from Kisumu and Kericho counties, leading to loss of lives, destruction of property and displacement of families.

The latest incident led to two deaths. House were also torched after animals were stolen in Nyakach.

Eradicating illicit alcohol

Speaking during a public baraza in Jimo village, the epicenter of the recent attacks, the Regional Commissioner noted that the new officers will ensure law and order is maintained in the area.

She further warned local administrators to stick to their duty of service by ensuring no brews in their areas.

"President William Ruto has made it clear that there should not be any changaa brewing or sale in any location, which must be adhered to," she said.

Mworoa said local administrators including Chiefs and the Assistants must choose between keeping their jobs or allowing the sale of changaa in their jurisdictions.

"We have very many men and women capable of being administrators, if you are tired ship out and we do a replacement," she said.

She noted that consumption of changaa in the area has led to an increase in cases of crime in the area.

"This liquor consumption in the area has led to insecurity in the area besides wasting away our youth, it must stop," she said.

The Regional Commissioner told the locals that her office is working closely with security personnel in the Rift Valley region to ensure the border flare-ups are stopped.