Armed Bandits Kill Six and Loot Thousands of Cattle in Turkana Village
The attack caused severe disruption along the Lodwar-Kitale highway, with transport halted for the entire day as police and reservists pursued the attackers, who remain at large
By : Mweru Mbugua
KAKONG’U, Turkana South Six people have been killed, two others injured, and over 2,000 livestock stolen after armed bandits stormed Kakong’u village in Turkana South constituency
The attack caused severe disruption along the Lodwar-Kitale highway, with transport halted for the entire day as police and reservists pursued the attackers, who remain at large
Turkana County Police Commander John Tarus confirmed the incident, saying a multi-agency team is on the ground and urged residents not to take the law into their own hands
The bodies of the victims are currently being preserved at Lodwar Referral Hospital mortuary
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This violent raid comes just days after a similar attack in Kapelbok village, where bandits stole over 1,000 cattle and killed one person
Authorities continue to investigate and track down the perpetrators as tension remains high in the area
