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Tension is high in Loruk area in Baringo North after bandits raided, shooting one person and seriously injuring him. Over 300 cows were driven away towards Paka hills in Tiaty. The bandits, who were heavily armed struck at around 12pm on Wednesday while the cows were grazing. They started shooting indiscriminately, forcing herders to run away. Police who engaged the bandits in a fierce shot out were overpowered as bandits made away with the loot. The raid has since forced residents of Tiaty living in Loruk to close shops for fear of retaliatory attack. The raid comes in the wake of 5 days long prayers, an initiative of first lady Rachel Ruto, aimed at intercession for restoration of peace in six counties which has been declared disturbed and dang...

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. Six cows were also reported to have been killed during th...

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One Injured In Baringo Banditry Attack, Over 300 Cows Stolen

One Cop killed in Baringo banditry attack