Five killed, including two cops in ambush in Isiolo
At least five people, including two police officers, were killed in a bandit ambush in Gotu, Isiolo County. This came as security agencies face renewed pressure to address escalating cattle-rustling attacks in the region. The victims included two officers attached to the Anti-Stock Theft Unit (ASTU), a member of the National Police Reserve (NPR), and [...] The post Five killed, including two cops…
On Wednesday morning, an ambush in Gotu, Isiolo County claimed the lives of at least five people, including two police officers. The victims, who were part of a team pursuing suspected bandits, were ambushed by armed gunmen while they were in pursuit of livestock thieves. The attackers fled the scene before police arrived.
The incident has heightened concerns over the escalating cattle-rustling attacks in the region. Security agencies are facing renewed pressure to address the issue, with residents demanding stronger action against banditry. The attack occurred a day after a separate cattle-rustling incident in Igembe Central, Meru County, where a herdsman was shot and killed.
Governor Abdi Guyo of Isiolo condemned the Gotu attack, describing the loss of lives as "deeply saddening and unacceptable." He called on Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and national security agencies to enhance patrols and intelligence gathering in the area. The government has been addressing the issue through Operation Maliza Uhalifu, a security initiative targeting banditry and other violent crimes in northern and Rift Valley regions.
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