Political analyst, Dr Joshua Jebuntie Zaato has raised concerns over the frequent use of armed personnel during state-sanctioned raids or property retrieval operations, especially when they involve civilians.
Speaking on TV3 NewDay and monitored by on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, he noted the psychological impact on individuals when such operations are carried out with visible firearms. "When people are at home and individuals show up with guns, it's frightening.
It's scary.
Anything can happen when a gun is involved," he said.
