Two killed, three injured as armed bandits raid Marsabit village
Two people, including a seven-year-old child, were killed and three others seriously injured after suspected armed bandits raided a Turkana settlement in Loporna Fora, Loiyangalani Sub-County, Marsabit County. The attack occurred on October 29, when an unknown number of suspected armed bandits believed to be from the Samburu and Rendille communities raided the settlement and [...] The post Two…
On October 29, a group of suspected armed bandits attacked a Turkana settlement in Loporna Fora, Loiyangalani Sub-County, Marsabit County. The violent raid resulted in the deaths of two individuals, including a seven-year-old child, and left three others with serious gunshot wounds. The attackers, believed to be from the Samburu and Rendille communities, stole various livestock such as sheep, goats, and donkeys.
Following the chaos, the attackers fled the scene, driven by a police ambush. Security forces, including the Kenya Police Service and Anti-Stock Theft Unit, subsequently recovered 1,964 sheep and goats, 25 donkeys, and retrieved one donkey and one goat that had sustained injuries during the shootout. The community expressed gratitude to the security officers for their swift response.
In the aftermath, residents organized demonstrations and marched to the police station, eventually dispersing once the stolen livestock was returned. Authorities have vowed to increase patrols in the region to deter future attacks and enhance the safety of residents. Investigations into the incident and the killings are still underway.
The area has been plagued by persistent gun-related violence, and is currently under Operation Maliza Uhalifu, a special operation targeting cattle rustling and other criminal activities in the region.
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