One Cop killed in Baringo banditry attack
One police officer was shot dead on Sunday when bandits attacked Chepkesin, Baringo North sub-county.
Area police boss Fred Odinga said the officer, David Omondi, was in the company of his colleagues during a routine security patrol when the attack happened.
“There was fierce exchange of fire before we unfortunately we lost our officer in the process,” Odinga said.
He said the officers were helping to repulse armed bandits who were illegally grazing and watering their animals in the area.
The bandits are suspected to have crossed over from the neighbouring subcounty.
Due to drought, local communities are forced to migrate across the borders with their livestock in search of water and pasture.
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