Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki announced the ambitious project in Mombasa on Tuesday, when he commissioned 10 high-capacity armoured personnel carriers (APCs).
Senator Lomenen had also inquired whether an impact assessment had been conducted on the effectiveness of the curfew in various towns within Turkana, including Lokichar and Kainuk.
Operation Maliza Uhalifu began over a year ago when President Ruto vowed that his government would end the cattle rustling and banditry menace.
The operation had recorded key successes but towards the end of last year, there was a resurgence of spontaneous attacks that have persisted in recent months.
During the meeting, President Ruto emphasised the government's commitment to tackling the persistent challenges facing the North Rift.
The CS said sustainable peace and security in conflict-prone regions of the country require the input and participation of all agencies and stakeholders.
Police said the hideout in Alango had been harbouring improvised explosive device (IED) experts.
Competition over water and pastures, proliferation of illegal firearms, land disputes and political intrigues are among the triggers of violence between pastoralists in Isiolo and those in neighbouring counties.
CS Kindiki said more consignments will be commissioned around April, May and later this year, in a four-year process to adequately equip security agencies for their duties.
The CS toured Samburu where tension remains high following the killing of Angata Nanyekie MCA Paul Leshimpiro by suspected bandits on Sunday.
Protest leaders presented a petition to the President, asking him to revise the government's strategy in the ongoing Operation Maliza Uhalifu to prevent more deaths.
The operation will target the counties of Marsabit, Isiolo, Meru North, Baringo, Samburu and Turkana.