Residents of Namalu town council in Nakapiripirit district today staged a demonstration to drive out of the area the Pokot community of Amudat.

The residents took to the move on grounds that the Pokot have continuously raided their animals and killed the Pian.

The angry residents also claim that the Pokot have not been disarmed by security forces and are using their guns to terrorise the Pian and yet they were convinced by their elders to embrace disarmament.

However, the police spokesperson for Karamoja Mike Longole says the force responded swiftly and dismantled an illegal roadblock which was mounted by the residents.

Longole warned that police will not condone any demonstrations towing tribal lines and hatred, and he urged the Karimojong to live harmoniously as one people.