NE leaders want 300 reservists in war on terror

The Government should recruit over 300 police reservists to help police North Eastern region and repulse Al-Shabaab, area leaders have said.

The leaders also want the reservists trained before being deployed, adding that they should be paid Sh20,000 monthly. Further, they recommended that 600 new police officers be deployed in Mandera, Wajir and Garissa counties.