Gideon Moi condemns Gotu bandit attacks that left 5 dead
Five people were killed in an ambush attack in Gotu, Isiolo County, on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Two Anti-Stock Theft Unit officers, a National Police Reservist and two civilians were among those killed after an armed group ambushed a team in the area. KANU chairman Gideon Moi has condemned the attack, calling for urgent action […]
On Wednesday, September 16, 2026, an ambush attack in Gotu, Isiolo County, resulted in the deaths of five individuals. The victims included two Anti-Stock Theft Unit officers, a National Police Reservist, and two civilians. In response to the tragic incident, KANU chairman Gideon Moi condemned the banditry attacks, emphasizing the need for urgent action to restore security in the region.
Moi expressed his deepest sympathies to the bereaved families and the people of Isiolo, who have endured significant hardship due to the ongoing insecurity. He firmly stated that the loss of innocent lives is unacceptable and called for those responsible to face the consequences of their actions under the law. Moi further urged the government to take immediate and decisive measures to restore security in Gotu and the surrounding areas, ensuring that Kenyans can live and work without fear of attack.
He also stressed the importance of collaboration between security agencies and local leaders, elders, religious leaders, and residents to prevent further violence and address the root causes of the escalating insecurity in the region. Police have initiated investigations and heightened security measures in the affected area.
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